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NHTSA Recall 13V401000: Anchorage (seat belts)

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 650 vehicles. It affects 2009–2014 Western Star 4900.

650
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign13V401000
Manufacturer campaignFL-645
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedSeptember 5, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V401000

Make and modelModel years
Western Star 49002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.