Freightliner M2, Cascadia +6 more: Seat belts

Affects Freightliner M2, Cascadia, Coronado, Columbia, Argosy, 122SD, 114SD, 108SD · 2014–2015 — about 938 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 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.

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