Vehicle Recalls & Defects
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1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class NHTSA Vehicle Recall Details |
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1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Overview |
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| Class: | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 |
| Curb Weight: | 4200 |
| Wheelbase: | 111.0 |
| EPA city/hwy: | 17/21 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.2 |
| Drivetrain: | Unknown |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 03V121000 |
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| Make: | MERCEDES BENZ | Model: | M CLASS | Year: | 1998 |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 03V121000 | Recall Date: | 03/27/2003 |
| Component: | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 211000 |
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. |
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. |
| Notes: | MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 2003-040005 |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 99V328000 |
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| Make: | MERCEDES BENZ | Model: | M CLASS | Year: | 1998 |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 99V328000 | Recall Date: | 11/22/1999 |
| Component: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 85970 |
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. |
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. |
| Notes: | MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 98V090000 |
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| Make: | MERCEDES BENZ | Model: | M CLASS | Year: | 1998 |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 98V090000 | Recall Date: | 05/04/1998 |
| Component: | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 42 |
Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the certification label on these vehicles fail to comply with the labeling requirements of part 567, "certification." |
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. |
| Notes: | MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS |
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