MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 2000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V203000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | M CLASS | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-17 | 2000-07-26 | 2000-07-28 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-19 - 1999-10-18
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4354
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." AN AUDIBLE SEAT BELT BUZZER WARNING SOUNDS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR START POSITION AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS FASTENED. THIS BUZZER ACTIVATION EXCEEDS THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD.
DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 2000. 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'.
