Western Star Critical Fasteners Recall 22V269000 (3 Vehicles)

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.

The risk

Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-927.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Western Star dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V269000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2022 Western Star 4700	0	8	F
2022 Western Star 4900	0	7	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2022 Western Star 4700

2022 Western Star 4900

Questions

Is the 22V269000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Daimler Trucks North America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 22V269000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 22V269000 announced?

Daimler Trucks North America reported it to NHTSA on April 20, 2022. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Seat belts: critical fasteners Western Star recall