Seat belt anchor plate may fail under load
Defect Summary
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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V711000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V711000?
NHTSA recall 16V711000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on October 5, 2016. It addresses: Seat belt anchor plate may fail under load. The recall affects approximately 1,944 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 16V711000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-725. 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.