The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt anchor in the rear folding middle seating position May have been manufactured with out-of-tolerance hardware.
The risk
If this is the case, the seat belt anchor May not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
The fix
Dealers will install an additional rear middle seat belt anchor plate.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-352 (00V352000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 20000100007 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts |
| Report date | October 30, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 17, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 16,246 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-352 repair free?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install an additional rear middle seat belt anchor plate.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 16,246 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.