Front: anchorageRecall 13V-401 · 2009–2014 Western Star 4900
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-401 covers 650 2009–2014 Western Star 4900 for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V401000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.