Recall
Mercedes Benz M Class — 00V203000
NHTSA ID
00V203000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
M Class
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-07-26
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Units Affected
4,354
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." AN AUDIBLE SEAT BELT BUZZER WARNING SOUNDS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR START POSITION AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS FASTENED. THIS BUZZER ACTIVATION EXCEEDS THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD.
Consequence
DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.