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NHTSARecalled 2013-11-29

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — SEAT BELTS

Is my product affected?

2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900; 2014 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO; 2014 FREIGHTLINER 108SD; 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD; 2014 FREIGHTLINER 122SD; 2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY; 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA; 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900; 2014 WESTERN STAR 4700

  • Brand FREIGHTLINER
  • Brand WESTERN STAR

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2014 model year Freightliner and Western Star vehicles manufactured between August 5, 2013, and November 15, 2013, that are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the seat belt release button is pressed, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making it difficult or impossible to unlatch the seat belt. This condition could prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle quickly in an emergency.

To remedy this issue, DTNA will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the affected seat belt buckles at no cost. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-385-4357 and reference campaign number FL-654.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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