Recall 16V711000: 2014–2017 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Oct 5, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Potentially affected
- 1,944vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2017
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 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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Western Star 49003 complaints
- 2015 Western Star 49001 complaints
- 2016 Western Star 49000 complaints
- 2017 Western Star 49000 complaints
- 2014 Western Star 57000 complaints
- 2015 Western Star 57000 complaints
- 2016 Western Star 57000 complaints
- 2017 Western Star 57000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.