2000 MERCEDES M CLASS RECALL - #00V203000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 MERCEDES M CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/19/1999 - 10/18/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/17/2000 |
| # Affected |
4,354 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM. |
| Notes |
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 1-800-367-6372. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2000 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2000 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
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