Western Star 4800 (2015) – 15V383000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

WESTERN STAR

Model Of Vehicle

4800

Year

2015

Recall Campaign Number

15V383000

Component Description

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Effect Of Defect

If The Speedometer Does Not Show The Vehicle Speed, The Driver May Unknowingly Exceed The Posted Speed Limit, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20141115

End Of Manufacture

20150130

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

21

Date Owners Notified

20150728

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20150617

Make Campaign Number

FL-683

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard