2014 Western Star 5700 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 5700 — Seat belts
Published October 5, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 5, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V711000, published October 5, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Western Star 5700 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 5700 — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt mounting plate, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 7 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-725.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 5700
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2016 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 5700
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Western Star 5700 | 2014 Western Star 4900 | 2015 Western Star 5700 | 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 5700 — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V711000 on October 5, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt mounting plate, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 7 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-725.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 5700.