| NHTSA Recall # | 64472 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 03V534000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2003120006 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C CLASS |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date of notification | 22/12/03 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/03 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/10/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 19/12/03 |
| Report created | 05/01/04 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 4348 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the seat belts. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | 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). |