1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V090000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 04, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
42
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 04, 1998
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
42
Model Affected
1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Defect Consequence:
THE REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING WAS LISTED AS 3257 LB. INSTEAD OF 3527 LB. AND THE TIRE SIZE WAS LISTED AS 276 RATHER THAN 275. A CONSUMER COULD INCORRECTLY INFLATE THE TIRES OR IMPROPERLY LOAD THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE OWNER'S HOME AND REMOVE THE NON-COMPLIANCE LABEL AND REPLACE THIS WITH A LABEL WHICH IS IN COMPLIANCE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
42
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V328000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 22, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
85970
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 22, 1999
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
85970
Model Affected
1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LATCHING MECHANISM ON THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. IF THE PLASTIC COVER IS LOOSE DURING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE BUCKLE TONGUE TO THE LATCH MECHANISM, THE BUCKLE COULD UNLATCH.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES. IF EITHER THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
85970
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V121000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 27, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
211000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 27, 2003
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
211000
Model Affected
1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.
Defect Consequence:
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HOSE CLAMP ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING COOLER. DURING CLAMP REPLACEMENT, THE POWER STEERING COOLING HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2003. 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
211000
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2003-040005