MERCEDES E CLASS 2004: SEAT BELTS
Make : MERCEDES | Model : E CLASS | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 2003-08-01 - 2003-10-31 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V534000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2003-12-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-12-19 | Date Added to Database: 2004-01-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2003120006 | ||
Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4348 | ||
Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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'. |