2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Western Star 6900 | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner 108sd | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2014 Freightliner 122sd | 2014 Freightliner Argosy | 2014 Freightliner Columbia | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4700 — Seat belts
Published December 5, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 29, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V604000, published December 5, 2013 and initiated November 29, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Western Star 6900 | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner 108sd | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2014 Freightliner 122sd | 2014 Freightliner Argosy | 2014 Freightliner Columbia | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4700 — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- CASCADIA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900 | 2014 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2014 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2014 FREIGHTLINER 122SD | 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY | 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 4700
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 Western Star 6900 | 2014 Freightliner Coronado | 2014 Freightliner 108sd | 2014 Freightliner 114sd | 2014 Freightliner 122sd | 2014 Freightliner Argosy | 2014 Freightliner Columbia | 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4700 — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V604000 on December 5, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: CASCADIA.