MERCEDES BENZ CLK320 1999: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | CLK320 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-05 | 1999-02-11 | 1999-02-16 |
Production Dates: 1998-07-07 - 1998-12-04
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1999020002
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DEFECTIVE WELD WAS DISCOVERED ON THE WELD NUT FOR THE BOLT USED TO SECURE THE FRONT SHOULDER SEAT BELT GUIDES.
DUE TO THIS DEFECTIVE WELD, THE ANCHORAGES MAY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
