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Western Star 4900 Recall 13V401: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

NHTSA campaign 13V401, reported September 5, 2013, 650 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V401Daimler Trucks North America
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

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