Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado +6 more: Seat belts

Affects Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Argosy, Columbia, Business Class M2 · 2014 — about 26K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational