Western Star recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The vehicles are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
What could happen
The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed. An incorrect speed assumption may increase the risk of crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speedometer, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-812.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 4700 2019
- Western Star 4900 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V171000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 5, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 29, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 361
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 7, 2018 to Nov 26, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-812
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 101
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Suspension Nov 4, 2025
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 26, 2023
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Apr 4, 2023
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Tires Dec 12, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering Sep 28, 2022
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Engine and engine cooling Jul 29, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.