NHTSA Recall 02V203000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V203000; Date: Jul. 26, 2002
if the driver buckles his seat belt prior to starting the vehicle, the chime will not sound at all when the vehicle is started.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Mercedes Benz M Class
Component: Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 3,603
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 25, 2002
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