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HighNHTSA·22V269000·Announced 2022-04-20

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 for Seat Belt Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 trucks because seat belts may not be secured properly, increasing injury risk in crashes.

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 safety-critical component (seat belts) that may fail to restrain occupants in a crash, creating a risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the seat belts may not be secured properly.

Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

All affected vehicles have already been remedied, so no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-927. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR 4900, 4700
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3

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 (2)

  • 4900
  • 4700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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