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NHTSA Recall 19V171000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 361 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Western Star 4700.

361
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (April 29)
NHTSA campaign19V171000
Manufacturer campaignFL-812
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Report receivedMarch 5, 2019
Owner notificationApril 29, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V171000

Make and modelModel years
Western Star 47002019
Western Star 49002019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.