NHTSA Recall 13V604000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V604000; Date: Nov. 29, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Freightliner 108SD; 2014 Freightliner 114SD; 2014 Freightliner 122SD; 2014 Freightliner Argosy; 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia; 2014 Freightliner Columbia; 2014 Freightliner Coronado; 2014 Western Star 4700; 2014 Western Star 4900; 2014 Western Star 6900
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 26,310
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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.
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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