Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

99V030000

ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Reported1999-02-11Affected2,600 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DEFECTIVE WELD WAS DISCOVERED ON THE WELD NUT FOR THE BOLT USED TO SECURE THE FRONT SHOULDER SEAT BELT GUIDES.

Risk

DUE TO THIS DEFECTIVE WELD, THE ANCHORAGES MAY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • Mercedes Benz