The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V604000·Announced 2013-11-29

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2014 Freightliner and Western Star Models for Seat Belt Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 26,310 model year 2014 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because seat belt buckles may fail to release properly, hindering emergency egress.

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 seat belt defect that hinders emergency egress, posing a risk of injury in an emergency, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles manufactured between August 5, 2013, and November 15, 2013. The affected models include the Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900. A total of 26,310 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recall addresses a defect in IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the release button is pressed, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." If the latch plate remains partially engaged, egress from the vehicle could be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. The recall was 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CASCADIA, 6900, CORONADO, 108SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
26,310

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 (11)

  • CASCADIA
  • 6900
  • CORONADO
  • 108SD
  • 114SD
  • 122SD
  • ARGOSY
  • COLUMBIA
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 4900
  • 4700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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