NHTSA Recall 13V401000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V401000; Date: Sep. 5, 2013
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Western Star 4900; 2010 Western Star 4900; 2011 Western Star 4900; 2012 Western Star 4900; 2013 Western Star 4900; 2014 Western Star 4900
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 650
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
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