WESTERN STAR 6900 2014: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V604000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 6900 2014
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-11-29 2013-12-05

Production Dates: 2013-08-05 - 2013-11-15

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-654

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26310

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.

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.