NHTSA Recall 16V711000: Seat belts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,944 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Western Star 4900.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V711000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-725 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | October 5, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 24, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
Safety risk
If the plate has a hole that is too big, the plate may fail when it stressed such as in the event of a crash, preventing the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt mounting plate, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 7 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-725.
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 16V711000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star 4900 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.