NHTSA recall campaign
15V383000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →