| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : CLK320 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980707 - 19981204 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V030000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990305 | Date Received by ODI: 19990211 | Date Added to Database: 19990216 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1999020002 | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
DUE TO THIS DEFECTIVE WELD, THE ANCHORAGES MAY NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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