Recall 22V205 covers 13 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks with incorrect brake air-line installation and reduced brake performance. All vehicles are remedied.
Western Star is recalling 13 2023 4900 trucks because the inversion valve air lines were incorrectly installed, which can reduce brake performance. Reduced brake performance increases crash risk, and Western Star dealers will correct the air line installation free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The inversion valve plumbing on the 2023 Western Star 4900 is part of the truck's air brake system. Air brakes use compressed air, routed through valves and lines, to tell the brake system when and how much braking force to apply. The inversion valve is a chassis mounted pneumatic valve, meaning it is mounted on the frame and controls air flow through specific ports.
On affected trucks, the air line that connects to the control port was swapped with the line that connects to the balance port during production. The wrong routing changes how the valve responds. If that plumbing error is paired with a failure in the primary air circuit, which is one side of the brake air system, the truck can have reduced brake effectiveness.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not expect a light, sound, pedal change, or visible hose issue to identify this defect before the brake system is under stress.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Western Star 4900 | brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 13 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2023 Western Star 4900 truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash because the truck has less braking ability when the driver needs it. There is no warning sign listed for owners, so do not wait for a symptom. If your VIN is included, arrange the recall repair and follow the dealer's service instructions. Repair is free at any franchised Western Star dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Western Star 4900 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Western Star dealer to confirm the free air-line correction has been completed.
- Reference recall number 22V205 and Western Star recall FL-924 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair status is confirmed. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking.
- Call Western Star customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions.
What happens at the repair
Western Star says all affected vehicles have already been remedied, so no owner notification letters are necessary. If a dealer confirms your 2023 4900 is still tied to recall 22V205, a Western Star technician addresses the inversion valve air line installation so the brake system is routed correctly. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference FL-924.
Timeline
| March 24, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 29, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 29, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 29, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V205?
Recall 22V205 covers 13 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks with inversion valve air lines that were routed incorrectly and reduced brake performance. Reduced brake performance increases crash risk. Western Star reports that all affected vehicles have already been remedied.
What should I do if my 2023 Western Star 4900 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck was included in recall 22V205. Western Star says all affected vehicles have already been remedied. If your VIN still shows an open recall, contact a franchised Western Star dealer or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-924.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Western Star reports that the affected trucks have already been remedied, so there should be no charge tied to this recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced brake performance. On affected 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks, incorrectly installed inversion valve air lines reduced braking performance, which increases crash risk. The remedy path is clear because Western Star reports that all affected vehicles have already been fixed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V205000 |
|---|---|
| Western Star customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V205 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V205000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →