NHTSA Recall 00V352000: Seat belts
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,246 vehicles. It affects 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V352000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20000100007 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | October 30, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 17, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt anchor in the rear folding middle seating position may have been manufactured with out-of-tolerance hardware.
Safety risk
If this is the case, the seat belt anchor may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional rear middle seat belt anchor plate.
Notes
Owner notification began october 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V352000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz M Class | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.