NHTSA Campaign Id 03V534000; Date: Dec. 19, 2003
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
2004 Mercedes Benz C Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz Clk Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 4,348
On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain circumstances.
Dealers will replace the seat belts. Owner notification began on December 22, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2003 120006. 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: Dec 22, 2003
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