MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 2002: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V203000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | M CLASS | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-09-25 | 2002-07-26 | 2002-08-01 |
Production Dates: 2002-05-01 - 2002-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3603
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, S7.3, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SEAT BELT CHIMES MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AND IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
IF THE DRIVER BUCKLES HIS SEAT BELT PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHIME WILL NOT SOUND AT ALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAT BELT CHIME OPERATES AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-201-573-0117.
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