NHTSA Recall 99V328000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V328000; Date: Nov. 22, 1999
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mercedes Benz M Class; 1999 Mercedes Benz M Class
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 85,970
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The latching mechanism on the seat belt assembly was not assembled correctly. If the plastic cover is loose during the engagement of the buckle tongue to the latch mechanism, the buckle could unlatch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckles. If either the driver or front passenger seat belt buckle is found to be defective, it will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 29, 1999. 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: Dec 29, 2000
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