Recall 13V401000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Report Date
20130905
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.