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NHTSARecalled Jul 26, 2000 · #00V203000

MERCEDES-BENZ/FMVSS 208/AUDIBLE BUZZER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.

Product details

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ/FMVSS 208/AUDIBLE BUZZER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.

View the official CPSC notice