WESTERN STAR 4900 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V171000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-06 |
Production Dates: 2018-08-10 - 2018-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-812
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 361
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The vehicles are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 101, "Control and Displays."
The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed. An incorrect speed assumption may increase the risk of crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speedometer, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-812.
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.
