Seat belts: critical fastenersRecall 22V-269 · Western Star vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 22V-269 covers 3 Western Star vehicles for a seat belts: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired3 of 3 · 2022 Q4
Vehicles affected32 models
ReportedApr 20, 2022Owners notified May 19, 2022
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V269000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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

The risk

Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-927.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2022 Q22022 Q4
2 models

Vehicles in this recall