WESTERN STAR 4800 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V383000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4800 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-07-28 | 2015-06-17 | 2015-06-17 |
Production Dates: 2014-11-15 - 2015-01-30
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-683
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the speedometer does not show the vehicle speed, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
