WESTERN STAR 5700 2017: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V711000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 5700 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-24 2016-10-05 2016-10-05

Production Dates: 2013-03-22 - 2016-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-725

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1944

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.

Consequence

If the plate has a hole that is too big, the plate may fail when it stressed such as in the event of a crash, preventing the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt mounting plate, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 7 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-725.

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.