NHTSA Recall 00V203000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V203000; Date: Jul. 26, 2000
Drivers may become confused regarding the purpose of the chime.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mercedes Benz M Class
Component: Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 4,354
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the seat belt warning chime system.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 17, 2000
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