Recall 22V269 covers 3 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 trucks for improperly secured seat belts. All vehicles have been remedied.
Western Star is recalling 3 2022 4900 and 4700 vehicles because certain seat belts were not secured properly. An improperly secured belt does not provide the intended restraint in a crash, increasing injury risk; Western Star dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt tether bolts on the 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 are the fasteners that anchor part of the restraint system to the truck. In normal use, those bolts keep the belt assembly secured so the belt can hold the driver or passenger in position during a stop or crash. The belt depends on those anchor points staying tight and correctly seated.
On the recalled trucks, the tether bolts were manually tightened outside Western Star's standard plant process. That extra step left a risk that the bolts were not installed correctly before delivery. Western Star is recalling the trucks so a dealer can check the bolt installation and correct it if needed.
What you notice comes down to inspection. The driver manuals call for checking seat belts and tether bolts during the daily pre-trip inspection, including tightening loose bolts. A loose or improperly installed tether bolt can be visible during that check.
Who's affected?
Covers 2 Western Star truck series tied to the same seat belt tether bolts.
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2022 Western Star 4700 | seat belt |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2022 Western Star 4900 or 4700 does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly secured seat belts reduce how well an occupant is restrained in a crash, increasing injury risk. Loose tether bolts or visibly misinstalled hardware deserve immediate attention during inspection. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and ask the dealer to confirm the seat belt tether bolts are secure. Repair is free at any franchised Western Star dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Western Star 4900 or 4700 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Western Star dealer to confirm the seat-belt fastener repair is complete or schedule the free repair if it is not.
- Bring any recall paperwork you have. If you do not have a notice, reference recall number 22V269 when you call.
- Limit passenger use until the repair is confirmed; improperly secured seat belts do not adequately restrain occupants in a crash.
- Call Western Star customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions.
What happens at the repair
DTNA says the affected vehicles have already been remedied, so owner notification letters are not planned. At the dealer, a Western Star technician verifies that the seat belt securement recall work on the 4900 or 4700 is complete. Any covered recall work is free. DTNA is offering reimbursement for owner paid repairs covered by this recall when the repair was done before the cutoff in the reimbursement plan. Bring repair documents to an authorized Western Star dealer to start the refund request.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 20, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 18, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| June 18, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 18, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V269?
Recall 22V269 covers 3 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles with seat belts that were not secured properly. An improperly secured seat belt can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. DTNA says all included vehicles have been remedied.
What should I do if my 2022 Western Star 4900 or 4700 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included in recall 22V269. If it is included and your service history does not show the seat-belt fastener repair, contact a franchised Western Star dealer or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Reference DTNA recall FL-927 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 22V269, DTNA says the included Western Star trucks have already been remedied, but a franchised Western Star dealer can confirm the seat-belt fastener repair for free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced crash protection from the seat belt. If the belt is not secured properly, it can fail to restrain the occupant as designed during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Confirm the VIN and repair status before relying on year and model alone.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V269000 |
|---|---|
| Western Star customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V269 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V269000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →