Defect Description For Recall
Certain Vehicles Fail To Comply With Some Of The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.” The Rear Outboard Seat Belts Do Not Comply With The Lap-Belt Lockability Requirement Which Enables The Lap Belt Portion Of The Belt To Be Locked By The User To Facilitate The Use Of Older Non-Latch Design Child Restraint Devices.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
C-CLASS
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V465000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain CircuMSTances, This Situation May Cause The Locking Mechanism Not To Perform As Required By The Standard For Use With Older Non-Latch Child Restraints.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace All Potentially Affected Seat Belts. The Recall Began On November 19, 2007. Owners May Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070501
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5823
Date Owners Notified
20071119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20071003
Make Campaign Number
2007100002
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208