CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Western Star trucks built between November 15, 2014 and January 30, 2015 may have a speedometer that does not operate properly and may fail to display the vehicle's speed. A driver who cannot see their speed may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, which increases the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the speedometer at no cost to the owner. The recall began on July 28, 2015. If you own one of these trucks, you can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 and reference recall number FL-683.
You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected and whether any other recall repairs are outstanding.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 4700 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 4800 | 2015 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2015 |