The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A defective weld was discovered on the weld nut for the bolt used to secure the front shoulder seat belt guides.
The risk
Due to this defective weld, the anchorages May not adequately secure the front seat belts in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the shoulder belt anchor assembly.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-030 (99V030000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 1999020002 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | February 11, 1999 |
| Owners notified | March 5, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,600 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-030 repair free?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will repair the shoulder belt anchor assembly.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,600 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.