NHTSA Campaign 13V401000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America · Reported Sep 5, 2013 · 650 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2008, through March 22, 2013. A potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar reinforcement may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage point.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the D-ring anchor points, free of charge. The recall began during january November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number is FL-645.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WESTERN STAR 4900 2009 650
WESTERN STAR 4900 2010 650
WESTERN STAR 4900 2011 650
WESTERN STAR 4900 2012 650
WESTERN STAR 4900 2013 650
WESTERN STAR 4900 2014 650

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V401000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.