NHTSA recall 02V030000
Seat belts › Rear/other
Mercedes Benz CL203
Reported Jan 25, 200257 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.Built Sep 5, 2001 – Sep 25, 2001
The defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the right rear seat belt buckle was incorrectly manufactured.
The risk
During a vehicle crash, it IS possible for the seat belt buckles to crack, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The remedy
Dealers will replace any right rear seat belt buckle identified by lot stamping number 22429. owner notification by telephone began march 4, 2002. 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.