ALTEC 4900 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4900 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2014-11-15 - 2015-01-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V383000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-07-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-06-17 | Date Added to Database: 2015-06-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-683 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 21 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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