Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and others: Seat belts

Date

Nov. 29, 2013

Filed by

Daimler Trucks North America

Vehicles

Freightliner 108SD (2014); Freightliner 114SD (2014); Freightliner 122SD (2014); Freightliner Argosy (2014); Freightliner Business Class M2 (2014); Freightliner Cascadia (2014); Freightliner Columbia (2014); Freightliner Coronado (2014); Western Star 4700 (2014); Western Star 4900 (2014); Western Star 6900 (2014)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

26310

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Manufacturer campaign number

FL-654

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

13V604000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and others: Seat belts (March 28, 2014)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.