Recall 13V401000: 2009–2014 Western Star 4900
- Report received
- Sep 5, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Potentially affected
- 650vehicles
- Model years
- 2009–2014
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2008, through March 22, 2013. A potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar reinforcement may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage point.
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the D-ring anchor points, free of charge. The recall began during january November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number is FL-645.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Western Star 49001 complaints
- 2010 Western Star 49000 complaints
- 2011 Western Star 49001 complaints
- 2012 Western Star 49001 complaints
- 2013 Western Star 49000 complaints
- 2014 Western Star 49003 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.