Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
M CLASS
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V328000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
19991130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
85970
Date Owners Notified
20001229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19991122