MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 2004: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V534000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | E CLASS | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-12-22 | 2003-12-19 | 2004-01-05 |
Production Dates: 2003-08-01 - 2003-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2003120006
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4348
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY HAVE A BURR ON A METAL COMPONENT OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM. THE PRESENCE OF THE BURR COULD PREVENT THE SEAT BELT FROM LOCKING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2003 120006.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
