Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 28, 2000

(Campaign #: 2000-110004)

MERCEDES-BENZ/SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THE ABSENCE OF A CRASH.

NHTSA ID: 00V388000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 16,255

Consequence Summary:

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAG MODULES. AT THE SAME TIME, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WIRING WITHIN THE DOORS AND REPLACE THAT WIRING IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 30, 2000

(Campaign #: 20000100007)

MERCEDES-BENZ/SEAT BELT ANCHOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN THE REAR FOLDING MIDDLE SEATING POSITION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH OUT-OF-TOLERANCE HARDWARE.

NHTSA ID: 00V352000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 16,246

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 26, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERCEDES-BENZ/FMVSS 208/AUDIBLE BUZZER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." AN AUDIBLE SEAT BELT BUZZER WARNING SOUNDS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR START POSITION AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS FASTENED. THIS BUZZER ACTIVATION EXCEEDS THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD.

NHTSA ID: 00V203000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 4,354

Consequence Summary:

DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 15, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERCEDES-BENZ/BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INTERNAL DEFECT IN THE CIRCUITRY OF THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, THE REGULATOR MAY OVERHEAT.

NHTSA ID: 00V141000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 7,100

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, INSULATION, AND WIRING TO DEFORM AND POSSIBLY MELT OR BURN.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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