Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

88E012001

ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Reported1988-04-15Affected1,600 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE A LARGE PAWL TO BASE CLEARANCE WHICH MAY NOT ALLOW THE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR.

Risk

THE PAWL TO BASE CLEARANCE PRECLUDES THE INABILITY TOENGAGE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FOUND WITH IMPROPER CLEARANCE.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Mercedes Benz