NHTSA Recall 13V604000: Seat belts
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26,310 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V604000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-654 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | November 29, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
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 13V604000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2014 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2014 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2014 |
| Freightliner Argosy | 2014 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2014 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2014 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2014 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2014 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2014 |
| Western Star 6900 | 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.