Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 15V-383 · Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 15V-383 covers 21 Western Star vehicles for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V383000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 15, 2014 to January 30, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.