NHTSA Campaign 15V383000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Jun 17, 2015 · 21 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 trucks manufactured November 15, 2014, to January 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the speedometer may not operate properly, possibly not displaying the vehicle's speed.
Consequence
If the speedometer does not show the vehicle speed, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new speedometer, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-683.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2015 | 21 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4800 | 2015 | 21 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2015 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V383000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.