WESTERN STAR 4900 2013: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V401000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4900 2013
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-09-05 2013-09-05

Production Dates: 2020-05-27 - 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

Summary

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.

Notes

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.