Daimler Trucks North America – Seatbelt Anchorage Point may be Weak

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.

Report Received Date 09/05/2013
NHTSA ID 13V401000
Consequence Summary In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action 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 Code FL-645
Potentially Affected 650
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V401000)