The worst 2020 Western Star 47X problems
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Recalls 1
Structure: body: hood
- What is wrong
- Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47X and 49X vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
- 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.
Recall number 22V654000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Western Star 47X 46
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
- CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
- My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
- CX Advocate for SAS01T to SAS03T replacement (TSB54-373-FTL, TSB54-097-WST)
- CX Advocate for M2 Plus, 47X, 49X Fault Code 232/524000/19- ECU CPC data error
- CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
- Revised Service Solution for X-Series Western Star Fault Code 232/524000/19- ECU CPC data error
- Service Solution for 47X/49X Dual Power Steering Gear Orifice Fittings
- Technical Service Bulletin for SAS01T to SAS03T Replacement Information
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Is the 2020 Western Star 47X reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 Western Star 47X.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Western Star 47X?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 Western Star 47X have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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