Vehicle recall 03V534000 · December 19, 2003
Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLK Class and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain circumstances.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belts. Owner notification began on December 22, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2003 120006.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V534000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2003
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2003120006
- Owner notification
- December 22, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,348
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts
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 C Class (2004): 2004
- Mercedes-Benz CLK Class (2004): 2004
- Mercedes-Benz E Class (2004): 2004
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