Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 Western Star 49X peaked in 2024, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2022 Western Star 49X
Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 12, 2024 to May 12, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year17509k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2022 heavy truck
Severity index0.02022 heavy trucks average 20.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 Western Star 49X name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
17 recall campaigns cover the 2022 Western Star 49X
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-583 | Sep 9, 2026 | Brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability… | Stability and traction control | 2,404 | Part replacement |
| 26V-079 | Feb 11, 2026 | Stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed or may corrode, which can cause a short circuit | Electrical system | 26,960 | Part replacement |
| 25V-760 | Nov 4, 2025 | Axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control | Suspension | 18,783 | Repair or modification |
| 25V-326 | Jun 23, 2025 | Stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit | Electrical system | 22,271 | Part replacement |
| 24V-668 | Sep 10, 2024 | Brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event | Lighting | 16,890 | Software update |
| 24V-084 | Feb 8, 2024 | Suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels | Suspension | 49 | Part replacement |
| 23V-073 | Feb 10, 2023 | Brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic… | Stability and traction control | 70,167 | Software update |
| 22V-817 | Nov 1, 2022 | Brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)… | Driver assistance | 219,390 | Software update |
| 22V-681 | Sep 12, 2022 | U-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control | Steering | 200 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-654 | Aug 29, 2022 | Hood bezel covers may detach | Structure | 3,498 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-299 | May 4, 2022 | Caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance | Brakes | 15 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-230 | Apr 8, 2022 | Windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail | Visibility and wipers | 689 | Part replacement |
| 22V-227 | Apr 7, 2022 | Stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle | Structure | 2,284 | Part replacement |
| 21V-965 | Dec 13, 2021 | Fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure… | Fuel system | 2,843 | Part replacement |
| 21V-896 | Nov 17, 2021 | Tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer | Tires | 307 | Part replacement |
| 21V-864 | Nov 5, 2021 | Steering shaft may not have been properly installed, causing it to separate from the steering gearDo not drive | Steering | 479 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-481 | Jun 25, 2021 | Battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall | Electrical system | 122,056 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 Western Star 49X
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 12, 2024Failure May 12, 2024Fresno, CAEngine
The oil pan is made out of plastic and the housing inside of it where the oil drain plug screws and tightens to came out while driving on freeway on an upward incline. This is the second time having to change the oil plan. It is made out of plastic and the housing that connects the pieces to the drain plug are not holding well with these and this can be dangerous with oil on free way and also vehicle starts to count down to turn it self off in the middle of busy free way and also a danger to the engine from loosing all the oil
NHTSA complaint 11588329
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
254 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- CXA 08_26_X-Series HD Sus Aug 20, 2026 · Other
CX Advocate for X-Series HD Front Suspension Threaded - CXA 08_26_Equalizer Beam Aug 20, 2026 · Other
CX Advocate for Twin Steer Equalizer Beam Bushing Wear - TSB-54-375-FTL Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Removing Odometer Pause Wiring Modifications - PB-47-900-WST Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts Bulletin for Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals - TSB-26-007-WST May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 OVX Transmission Refresh - CXA 05_26_Equalizer Beam May 21, 2026 · Other
CX Advocate for Twin Steer Equalizer Beam Bushing Wear - TS-0008-00 May 11, 2026 · Other
Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for RSS with PTO Engagement - TSB-26-001-DDC Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Range Detent Diagnostic - PB-31-026-WST Apr 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts Bulletin for Bumper and Rock Guard Part Numbers - TSB-26-001-DDC Sep 2, 2025 · Other
Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Range Detent Diagnostic - CXA 03_26_Surge Tank Mar 19, 2026 · Other
CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tanks (24CSA-20) - CXA 03_26_ABS LA Fault Mar 19, 2026 · Other
CX Advocate for 1810/02 ABS longitudinal acceleration fault (TSB-54-104-WST,TSB-54-379-FTL) - TSB-32-020-WST Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts - TSB-26-009-WST Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for Transmission shift stalk - TSB-54-104-WST Feb 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for ESC warning lamp and ECU replacement - FleetCom_ECU Faults Jan 12, 2026 · Other
Fleet Communications for Intermittent Connections and ECU Fault Codes - TSB-26-006-WST Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Excessive Wear - CXA_01_26_Trans Support Jan 15, 2026 · Other
CX Advocate for Aftermarket Transmission Support - FleetCom_Heater Core Dec 11, 2025 · Other
Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging - FleetCom_ECU Faults Dec 11, 2025 · Other
Fleet Communications for Corrosion Protecton/Glyptal Application - FleetCom_ECP Module Dec 11, 2025 · Other
Fleet Communications for ECP (Electronic Control Pneumatic) Module Water Ingress - SS 781-WST Dec 9, 2025 · Other
Revised Service Solution for Western Star vehicles with excessive water intrusion into the air system - TSB54-101-WST Dec 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin Low Coolant Sensor - FleetCom_Low Coolant Nov 19, 2025 · Other
Fleet Communications for Low Coolant Sensor - CXA 11_25_Tech Questions Nov 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for Questions/Issues Raised - CXA 11_25_ECU Faults Nov 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for Intermittent Connections and ECU Fault Codes - CXA 11_25_ECP Modules Nov 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for ECP (Electronic Control Pneumatic) Modules, possible water ingress - TSB82-003-WST Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for Fixing Unintended Wiper Sweep - CXA_10_25_Tech Questions Oct 16, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised - CXA_10_25_Odometer Pause Oct 16, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for Removing Odometer Pause Wiring Modifications (TSB-54-375-FTL, TSB-54-100-WST) - CXA_10_25_Low Coolant Oct 16, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for P4, WST X-Series, DD Engines Low/Critical Low Coolant Warnings - CXA_10_25_J1939 Comm Oct 16, 2025 · Other
CX advocate for WST X-Series J1939 Communication Errors with Cummins Engines - CXA_10_25_Cummins X15 Oct 16, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for Cummins X15 Power Steering Pump Plumbing - CXA_10_25_Conmet Oil Pan Oct 16, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues - TSB46-010-WST Sep 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for Cummins X15 Power Steering Pump Plumbing - CXA_9_25_Tech Questions Sep 18, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised - MYCOM_09092025-1 Sep 9, 2025 · Other
My communications for DTNA Announces Extended Coverage Policy Updates - MYCOM_09022025-1 Sep 2, 2025 · Other
My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement - WI25-014 Sep 15, 2025 · Other
Warranty Information letter for Power Steering Tank Venting Diagnostic Procedures Revision - CXA_8_25_Tech Questions Aug 21, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised - TSB54-100-WST Aug 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for Removing Odometer Pause Wiring Modifications - 24CSA-19Rev Aug 15, 2025 · Other
Revised Customer Service Annoucement for No Trouble Found Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks - PB33-005-WST Jun 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown - CXA_5_25_Headlight Wiring May 15, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for Headlight wiring (TSB54-099-WST) - TSB26-008-WST Apr 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Solution for DT12 Oil Plug Ports - SS765-WST Apr 30, 2025 · Other
Service Solution for ECP Solenoid Valve Interim Replacement Parts - FAB343 Apr 18, 2025 · Other
Features and Benefits for Detroit Connect UpfrontService Extension - FAB342 Apr 18, 2025 · Other
Features and Benefits for Detroit Connect Base Service Renewal - SS784-WST Apr 10, 2025 · Other
Service Solution for ICC5 Erroneous Electric Power Steering Warning Message - CXA 4_25_DPF Outlet Temp Apr 17, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for DPF Outlet Temp High Gen5 DD15 ENGINES - SS782-WST Mar 12, 2025 · Other
Service Solution for ICC5 B-Panel Gauges Intermittently Not Being Displayed - CXA 3_25_SAS01T to SAS03T Mar 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for SAS01T to SAS03T replacement (TSB54-373-FTL, TSB54-097-WST) - CXA 3_25_NOx Mar 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults - CXA 3_25_DPF Outlet Temp Mar 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for DPF Outlet Temp High Gen5 DD15 ENGINES - SS781-WST Feb 27, 2025 · Other
Service Solution for Western Star vehicles with excessive water intrusion into the air system - CXA 2_25_Turbo Oil Drain Feb 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking - CXA 2_25_NOx Feb 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults - CXA 2_25_DA Fault Code Feb 20, 2025 · Other
CX Advocate for M2 Plus, 47X, 49X Fault Code 232/524000/19- ECU CPC data error - TSB01-002-DDC Feb 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Service Bulletin for Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks - SS780-WST Feb 20, 2025 · Other
Service Solution for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Water Intrusion Through Perimeter Seal
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.