WESTERN STAR 4900 2011: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V401000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2011 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2013-09-05 | 2013-09-05 |
Production Dates: 2008-05-27 - 2013-05-22
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-645
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 650
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
