Western Star 4900 Recalled for Seatbelt Anchor Misalignment
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 trucks because a misaligned B-pillar hole may prevent seatbelts from restraining occupants properly in a crash.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seatbelt anchorage) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between May 27, 2008, and March 22, 2013. The recall involves a potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar reinforcement, which may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage point.
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the D-ring anchor points free of charge. The recall began in November 2014.
Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number is FL-645. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- WESTERN STAR 4900
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Affected units
- 650
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 4900
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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