Mercedes Benz C Class, CLK Class, E Class: Seat belts

Date

Dec. 19, 2003

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes Benz C Class (2004); Mercedes Benz CLK Class (2004); Mercedes Benz E Class (2004)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

4348

What can happen

In The event of a crash, The Seat occupant May not be properly restrained, increasing The risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The Seat belts. Owner notification began on December 22, 2003. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall notes

Mercedes-Benz recall no. 2003 120006.CUSTOMERS Can also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

Dec. 22, 2003

Manufacturer campaign number

2003120006

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

03V534000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.