Front: warning light/devicesRecall 00V-203 · 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recall 00V-203 covers 4,354 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class for a front: warning light/devices problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 2000. 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 19, 1999 to October 18, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.