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Western Star 4700 Recall 22V269: Seat Belts May Not Be Secured, Risking Crash Injury

NHTSA campaign 22V269, reported April 20, 2022, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain trucks may have seat belts that are not properly secured to their mounting points. A seat belt that is not secured correctly may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.

According to the manufacturer, all affected vehicles have already been repaired, so owners will not receive a notification letter. If you have questions about this recall, you can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-927.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V269Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Risk
Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Western Star 47002022
Western Star 49002022