NHTSA Recall 02V203000: Warning light/devices (seat belts)
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,603 vehicles. It affects 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V203000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Report received | July 26, 2002 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, s7.3, "occupant crash protection." the seat belt chimes may not function as designed and is not consistent with the requirements of the standard.
Safety risk
If the driver buckles his seat belt prior to starting the vehicle, the chime will not sound at all when the vehicle is started.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the seat belt chime operates as required by the standard. Owner notification began september 25, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-201-573-0117.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V203000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz M Class | 2002 |
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.