Vehicle recall 02V030000 · January 25, 2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL203
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the right rear seat belt buckle was incorrectly manufactured.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the right rear seat belt buckle was incorrectly manufactured.
- Consequence
- During a vehicle crash, it is possible for the seat belt buckles to crack, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace any right rear seat belt buckle identified by lot stamping number 22429. Owner notification by telephone began March 4, 2002. 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 25, 2002
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- March 4, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 57
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz CL203 (2002): 2002
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