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Campaign 14V150 Posted March 28, 2014 938 units

2014-2015 Western Star 4700/4900 Recall 14V150: Seat Belt

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 14V150 covers 938 selected 2014-2015 Western Star trucks with IMMI L9 seat belt buckles that can stick. Repair is free at franchised Western Star dealers.

Western Star is recalling 938 2014-2015 4700, M2, and Cascadia vehicles because an IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckle can stay partly latched after the release button is pressed. That can make exit harder in an emergency and raise the risk of injury; the Western Star dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The seat belt buckle in the 2014-2015 Western Star trucks is the receiver that locks the latch plate from the belt webbing. When the latch clicks into the buckle, it holds the driver or passenger in place during normal driving and during a crash. The release button is supposed to free the latch plate cleanly when the belt is unbuckled.

On the affected trucks, IMMI-brand L9 buckles do not release cleanly every time. When the button is pressed, the latch plate can stay partly caught inside the buckle instead of coming all the way out. That leaves the belt difficult to unlatch, which is why the recall centers on the buckle assembly rather than the belt webbing or retractor.

There is no warning sign before failure. The issue shows up when someone presses the buckle button and the latch plate remains partly engaged, making the belt hard to remove.

Who's affected?

Spans 10 truck models across the 2014 and 2015 model years, all tied to the same seat belt component.

2014 Western Star 4700 seat belt
2014 Freightliner M2 seat belt
2014 Freightliner Cascadia seat belt
2014 Freightliner Coronado seat belt
2014 Freightliner Columbia seat belt
Units affected938

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

A seat belt latch plate that stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed can slow exit from the vehicle and increase injury risk during an emergency. If the buckle does not release cleanly, schedule dealer inspection soon and avoid delaying the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Western Star dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, M2, Cascadia, Coronado, Columbia, 4900, Argosy, 122SD, 114SD, or 108SD is included in this recall.
  2. Review the owner notice mailed May 22, 2014, if you have it, and keep it with your recall paperwork.
  3. Contact a franchised Western Star dealer to ask about the free IMMI L9 seat belt buckle inspection and replacement that fixes a buckle that can stay partly latched after the release button is pressed.
  4. Reference recall number 14V150 when you call, and ask whether the dealer needs the truck brought in for inspection.
  5. Use extra care with the affected seat belt until the dealer checks it, since a buckle that is hard to unlatch can slow exit in an emergency.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Western Star technician inspects the seat belt buckle for the latch condition covered by recall 14V150. If the buckle is affected, the technician replaces it. The dealer repair is free once available, including the inspection and any seat belt buckle replacement needed under the recall. This repair focuses on the buckle that releases the latch plate, since the defect can make the seat belt difficult to unlatch after the release button is pressed.

Timeline

March 28, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
May 22, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V150?

Recall 14V150 covers 938 2014-2015 Western Star trucks equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. The buckle latch plate can stay partly engaged after the release button is pressed, making the belt hard to unlatch and slowing exit in an emergency.

What should I do if my 2014-2015 Western Star truck is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V150. If it is, contact a franchised Western Star dealer and ask for the seat belt buckle inspection. The dealer will replace the buckle as needed, free of charge.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V150, the dealer inspects the IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckle and replaces it as needed, free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is delayed exit from the vehicle in an emergency. If the latch plate stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed, the seat belt becomes hard to unlatch. That increases injury risk when a fast exit is needed.

When did the recall repair start?

The recall repair began on May 22, 2014. Western Star owners can reference recall 14V150 or campaign FL-661 when calling the dealer, and can also use the manufacturer phone number, 1-800-385-4357, for recall support.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V150000
Western Star customer service1-800-385-4357
NHTSA recall #14V150
NHTSA recall # (full)14V150000

Source documents

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