Recall
Western Star 4800 — 15V383000
NHTSA ID
15V383000
Make
Western Star
Model
4800
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-06-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Units Affected
21
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-683
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.
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.