2020 Western Star 47X
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2020 Western Star 47X. Newest first.
Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-951.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11007517CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- 11005500CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
- 11005494CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- 11005487Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. SECOND REVISION: The parameter set was updated to address a potential conflict that affected engine speed control functionality.
- 11005465Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. SECOND REVISION: The parameter set was updated to address a potential conflict that affected engine speed control functionality.
- 11005463Important Campaign Information Letter for SF698 Second Revised Bulletin
- 11003924CX Advocate communication for clutch bolts
- 11003889CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
- 11002479Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding grayed out XMC parameters.
- 11002478Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding grayed out XMC parameters.
- 11002432Revised Important Campaign Information letter for SF698 - Revised Bulletin. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding grayed out XMC parameters.
- 11002430Customer Advisory Letter for Battery Cable Depopulation Stud Inspection, with or without Jumpstart Post
- 11001976Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
- 11000984Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
- 11000973Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters
- 11000972Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters
- 11000971Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters
- 10253879Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
- 10251203Important Campaign Information letter for SF669 Campaign Suspended
- 10248135Field Service Campaign for Adaptive Cruise Control
- 10246193Service Solution for 47X & 49X Headlamp Marker Light Strobing or Flickering
- 10243347Service Solution for 49X and 47X Web Mounted 5th Wheel Ramps
- 10238260Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
- 10227061My Communications for SF625 and SF657 Pre-Flashed USB Tools. The download files for SF625 and SF657 are no longer available in our download center. In order to perform these updates you will need to order the Pre-Flashed USB tools from the PDC. This will allow for a more efficient and timely service.
- 10226983Updated Western Star Service Bulletin for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Water Intrusion. This bulletin replaces the version dated 08/17/2022. Information about the protective boot has been updated.
- 10222234Western Star Service Bulletin for ABS mBSP ECU Software Update Fault Code 629-11. New Cascadia vehicles manufactured from September 12, 2018 through March 22, 2021 that are equipped with WABCO Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) controllers log excessive 629-11 fault codes, which can lead to additional downstream fault codes. The ABS controller will receive a software update to eliminate erroneous fault codes and ensure proper function.
- 10219005Western Star Service Bulletin for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Water Intrusion
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