Freightliner, Western Star 2014 Seat Belts recall

Recalled November 29, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V604000 · Freightliner

Hazard

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is 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.

Units

26,310 units

Description

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What to do

Product

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

Manufacturer(s)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →