Safety Recall NHTSA · 99C024000 Reported August 3, 1999

Mercedes-benz/infant/booster seats

Q: What is recall 99C024000?

NHTSA recall 99C024000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on August 3, 1999. It addresses: Mercedes-benz/infant/booster seats. The recall affects approximately 6,326 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 6,326 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99C024000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,326

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

August 3, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: babysmart infant restraints and booster seats. if the infant restraint or booster seat is incorrectly positioned or moves several inches or more forward of the seat back in the front passenger seat of mercedes-benz babysmart equipped vehicles, it may not automatically deactivate the passenger front air bag.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, a child could be injured by the air bag.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these infant restraints and booster seats.

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 99C024000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99C024000

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

What is recall 99C024000?

NHTSA recall 99C024000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on August 3, 1999. It addresses: Mercedes-benz/infant/booster seats. The recall affects approximately 6,326 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99C024000 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.