Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V203000 Reported July 26, 2002

Mercedes benz/fmvss 208/seat belt chime

Q: What is recall 02V203000?

NHTSA recall 02V203000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on July 26, 2002. It addresses: Mercedes benz/fmvss 208/seat belt chime. The recall affects approximately 3,603 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Seat Belts · 3,603 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V203000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

3,603

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 26, 2002

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

If the driver buckles his seat belt prior to starting the vehicle, the chime will not sound at all when the vehicle is started.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 02V203000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 02V203000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V203000?

NHTSA recall 02V203000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on July 26, 2002. It addresses: Mercedes benz/fmvss 208/seat belt chime. The recall affects approximately 3,603 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.