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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V401000

2010 Western Star 4900 | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2009 Western Star 4900 | 2013 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 — Seat belts: front: anchorage

Published September 5, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 5, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V401000, published September 5, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2009 Western Star 4900 | 2013 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 — Seat belts: front: anchorage.

What's the hazard

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.

What to 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.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
4900
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2012 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2009 Western Star 4900 | 2013 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 — Seat belts: front: anchorage recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V401000 on September 5, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4900.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)