Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V401000 Reported September 5, 2013

Seatbelt anchorage point may be weak

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Seat Belts · 650 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V401000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-645
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
650
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 5, 2013
Completion Rate
37.31

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V401000 or campaign FL-645.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V401000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V401000?

NHTSA recall 13V401000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 5, 2013. It addresses: Seatbelt anchorage point may be weak. The recall affects approximately 650 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V401000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-645. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.