Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
C CLASS
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V534000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Seat Belts. Owner Notification Began On December 22, 2003. Owners Should Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030801
End Of Manufacture
20031031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4348
Date Owners Notified
20031222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20031219
Make Campaign Number
2003120006