NHTSA recall 03V534000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V534000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 2003120006 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Reported | 2003-12-19 |
| Owners notified | 2003-12-22 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 4348 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
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).
| 2004 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS | Built 2003-08-01 to 2003-10-31. |
|---|---|
| 2004 MERCEDES BENZ CLK CLASS | Built 2003-08-01 to 2003-10-31. |
| 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS | Built 2003-08-01 to 2003-10-31. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 010104 | 2004-03-12. Service bulletin. VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB |
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| 010104 | 2004-03-12. Service bulletin. VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB |
| 010104 | 2004-03-11. Service bulletin. VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.