Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V534000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 08/01/2003 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 4348 | 12/22/2003 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/19/2003 | 01/05/2004 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 010104 | 12/17/2003 | 10005713 | Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb | 03/12/2004 | |
| 010104 | 12/18/2003 | 10005694 | Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb | 03/11/2004 | |
| 010104 | 12/22/2003 | 10005699 | Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb | 03/11/2004 | |