Recall 19V171000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Defect in 2019-2019 WESTERN STAR 4700
RECALL This recall affects up to 361 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V171000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 361 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for WESTERN STAR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2022 WESTERN STAR 48X | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 343 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V326000 | 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 22,271 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 24V668000 | 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 16,890 | |
| 24V571000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3,799 | |
| 24V509000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 61 |