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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V711📅 Oct 5, 2016

2014–2017 Western Star 4900 & 2014–2017 Western Star 5700 recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V711000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-725
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
1,944
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 24, 2017
Built
Mar 22, 2013 – Sep 23, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V711 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V711?

2014–2017 Western Star 4900 & 2014–2017 Western Star 5700. 1,944 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Western Star dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.