Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V171000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2019 western star 4700 and 4900 trucks Includes 361 affected units, Odometer Reads Kilometers but Displays as Miles, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 western star 4700 and 4900 trucks

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V171000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-03-05T00:00:00
Subject: Odometer reads kilometers but displays as miles
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 361

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-812
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.95

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NHTSA ID: 19V171000
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