Recall 00V-203
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class: Seat belts (front, warning light/devices).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-203
- Reported
- July 26, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 4,354 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." an audible seat belt buzzer warning sounds for approximately two seconds when the vehicle ignition is turned to the on or start position and the driver seat belt is fastened. This buzzer activation exceeds the limitations set forth in the standard.
The risk
Drivers may become confused regarding the purpose of the chime.
The fix
Dealers will repair the seat belt warning chime system.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 17, 2000. 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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).