Recall 99V-328
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1998 to 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-328
- Reported
- November 22, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 85,970 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The latching mechanism on the seat belt assembly was not assembled correctly. If the plastic cover is loose during the engagement of the buckle tongue to the latch mechanism, the buckle could unlatch.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckles. If either the driver or front passenger seat belt buckle is found to be defective, it will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 29, 1999.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]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998 to 1999