Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V711000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V711000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 1,944 affected units, Seat Belt Anchor Plate may Fail under Load, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2017 western star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured march 22, 2013, to september 23, 2016 and equipped with a stratosphere sleeper cab
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.