Seat Belt Problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

Mercedes Benz ML430 owners have reported 3 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mercedes Benz ML430


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

The Seat Belt problem

While driving 15 mph the driver suddenly heard a pop and then the driver and passengers seat belts began to retract into the retractor. The consumer also started to smell gas. All four of the vehicle occupied seat belts became tight and the sirs light illuminated.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Driver's side bolt to chassis of car fell out. Currently, consumer could not fasten seatbelt.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

This happened to one of my car pool buddies and I think should be of concern to everyone who drives a mercedes Ml430 and uses dog restraints that clip to the seat belts. He has 2 large labrador retrievers, the dogs were in the rear of the car (seats folded down and a bed of luggage) the dogs were   Read details...




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