Recall 15V383000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Report Date
20150617
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 WESTERN STAR 4700
2015 WESTERN STAR 4800
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.