NHTSA recall 13V401000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Western Star 4900
Reported Sep 5, 2013650 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number FL-645Built May 27, 2008 – May 22, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.