Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V150000 Reported March 28, 2014

Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 938 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V150000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-661
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
938
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 28, 2014
Completion Rate
50.96

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado, argosy, cascadia, columbia, and m2 business class, and western star 4700, and 4900 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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2014. Owners may contact daimler at 1-800-385-4357. dtna's number for this campaign is fl-661. note: this is an expansion of recall 13v-604.

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 14V150000 or campaign FL-661.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V150000

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

What is recall 14V150000?

NHTSA recall 14V150000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on March 28, 2014. It addresses: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 938 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V150000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-661. 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.