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Mercedes-Benz CL203 recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the Mercedes-Benz CL203, covering model year 2002, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 1 model year with data (2002)
  • latest recall 02V030000 (reported Jan 25, 2002)

Mercedes-Benz CL203 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CL203, newest first. The only campaign, 02V030000, covers model year 2002.

  • 1 recall campaign
Mercedes-Benz CL203 recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 02V030000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 2002

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 209, "seat belt assemblies." The right rear seat belt buckle was incorrectly manufactured.

    Consequence:
    During a vehicle crash, it is possible for the seat belt buckles to crack, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace any right rear seat belt buckle identified by lot stamping number 22429. Owner notification by telephone began March 4, 2002. 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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz CL203 questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CL203 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Mercedes-Benz CL203, covering model year 2002. The campaign, 02V030000, was reported on January 25, 2002 and is filed under “Seat belts”.

Which Mercedes-Benz CL203 model years do the recalls cover?

The only campaign, 02V030000, covers model year 2002. NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name CL203, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz CL203?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.