Recall Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Possible Effects
DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES TO CRACK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Action
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE IDENTIFIED BY LOT STAMPING NUMBER 22429. OWNER NOTIFICATION BY TELEPHONE BEGAN MARCH 4, 2002. 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-09-05 - 2001-09-25
Vehicles Affected
57
2002 Mercedes-Benz Cl203 Recalls