| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : CL203 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020901 - 20020930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V030000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020304 | Date Received by ODI: 20020125 | Date Added to Database: 20020204 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 57 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. |
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Consequence:
DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES TO CRACK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE IDENTIFIED BY LOT STAMPING NUMBER 22429. OWNER NOTIFICATION BY TELEPHONE BEGAN MARCH 4, 2002. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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