2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY HAVE A BURR ON A…
NHTSA campaign 03V534000 · Seat Belts · filed Dec 19, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
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).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C Class | 2004 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLK Class | 2004 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E Class | 2004 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V534000 (manufacturer number 2003120006). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.