CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.” THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Mercedes-Benz USA – MERCEDES-BENZ/FMVSS 209/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
Report Received Date | 01/25/2002 |
NHTSA ID | 02V030000 |
Consequence Summary | DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES TO CRACK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE IDENTIFIED BY LOT STAMPING NUMBER 22429. OWNER NOTIFICATION BY TELEPHONE BEGAN MARCH 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. |
Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
Potentially Affected | 57 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=02V030000) |
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