2002 MERCEDES M CLASS RECALL - #02V203000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 MERCEDES M CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2002 - 6/30/2002 |
| Recalled on |
8/1/2002 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/25/2002 |
| # Affected |
3,603 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER BUCKLES HIS SEAT BELT PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHIME WILL NOT SOUND AT ALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. |
| Corrective action |
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 1-201-573-0117. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2002 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
2002 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2002 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2002 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
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