1997 Mercedes Benz Bq6910157 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99C024000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: July 31st, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: August 20th, 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.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A CHILD COULD BE INJURED BY THE AIR BAG.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE INFANT RESTRAINTS AND BOOSTER SEATS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 99E024000)