Recall
Western Star 4900 — 13V401000
NHTSA ID
13V401000
Make
Western Star
Model
4900
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2013-09-05
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Units Affected
650
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-645
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.