Recall 22V654 covers 3,498 2020-2023 Western Star 49X and 47X trucks for detachable hood bezel covers. Free repair at franchised Western Star dealers.
Western Star is recalling 3,498 2020-2023 47X and 49X trucks because the hood bezel covers can detach. Detached covers can create a road hazard and increase crash risk, and Western Star dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The hood bezel covers on 2020-2023 Western Star 49X and 47X trucks are stainless steel trim pieces fitted to the inner and outer hood bezels around the air intake. The bezel frames that opening and helps finish the hood structure. The cover is supposed to stay bonded to the bezel while the truck is moving, vibrating, and taking normal road loads.
On affected trucks, the stainless steel cover can lose its bond to the hood bezel. Once that bond lets go, the cover is no longer held securely to the air intake area. It can detach from the hood and fall off while the truck is on the road.
There is no warning sign before failure. A loose edge, rattle, or missing cover is reason to have a Western Star dealer inspect the hood bezel covers.
Who's affected?
Spans both 49X and 47X trucks across the 2020-2023 model years, all tied to the hood body structure component.
| 2020 Western Star 49X | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2023 Western Star 49X | body structure |
| 2023 Western Star 47X | body structure |
| 2021 Western Star 47X | body structure |
| 2022 Western Star 47X | body structure |
| 2022 Western Star 49X | body structure |
| 2021 Western Star 49X | body structure |
| 2020 Western Star 47X | body structure |
| Units affected | 3,498 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A hood bezel cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Treat this as a repair to schedule soon, especially before longer highway trips. Repair is free at any franchised Western Star dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Western Star 49X or 47X is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Western Star dealer to schedule the free hood-bezel inspection and rivet installation that secures covers that can detach.
- Bring the recall notice if Western Star mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V654 when you call.
- Keep the truck out of service if a hood bezel cover is loose or missing, and ask the dealer for repair guidance before moving it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Western Star technician inspects the hood bezel covers and installs rivets where needed so the covers stay attached. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Daimler Truck North America is offering refunds for owner paid repairs covered by this recall when the repair happened before the date listed in the reimbursement plan. Owners are directed to request reimbursement through an authorized dealer, so bring any prior repair invoice or payment documentation to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 29, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| October 28, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 28, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 26, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V654?
Recall 22V654 covers 3,498 2020-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X trucks with hood bezel covers that can detach. Detached covers can create a road hazard and increase crash risk. Western Star dealers will inspect the hood bezel covers and install rivets as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Western Star 47X or 49X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 22V654. If it is, contact a franchised Western Star dealer to schedule the hood bezel cover inspection and rivet installation. Reference recall number 22V654 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 22V654, Western Star dealers will inspect the hood bezel covers and install rivets as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a road hazard from detached hood bezel covers. If a cover separates from the truck, it can create a hazard for surrounding traffic and increase the risk of a crash. The dealer repair secures the covers with rivets where needed.
When were owners notified about recall 22V654?
Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Western Star dealer or Western Star customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V654000 |
|---|---|
| Western Star customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V654 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V654000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →