Recall 02V-203
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class: Seat belts (front, warning light/devices).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-203
- Reported
- July 26, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 3,603 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, s7.3, "occupant crash protection." the seat belt chimes may not function as designed and is not consistent with the requirements of the standard.
The risk
If the driver buckles his seat belt prior to starting the vehicle, the chime will not sound at all when the vehicle is started.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the seat belt chime operates as required by the standard. Owner notification began september 25, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).