Vehicle recall 15V383000 · June 17, 2015
Western Star 4700, 4800 and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the speedometer may not operate properly, possibly not displaying the vehicle's speed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V383000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 17, 2015
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-683
- Owner notification
- July 28, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star 4700 (2015): 2015
- Western Star 4800 (2015): 2015
- Western Star 4900 (2015): 2015
Has your Western Star been repaired?
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