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NHTSARecalled Sep 5, 2013 · #13V401000

Seatbelt Anchorage Point may be Weak

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Seatbelt Anchorage Point may be Weak
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2014 Western
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice