1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 98V090000 on 05/05/1998
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1998 - 04/29/1998
- Affected:
- 42
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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:
- Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free replacement label 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).
- Campaign:
- 99V328000 on 11/28/1999
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1996 - 11/29/1999
- Affected:
- 85,970
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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:
- Owner notification began december 29, 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).
- Campaign:
- 03V121000 on 04/01/2003
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1998 - 12/30/2002
- Affected:
- 211,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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 recall no. 2003-040005.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 08V465000 on 09/15/2008
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Affected:
- 125,228
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling 125,228 my 1998-2004 m-class 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. this could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- An earlier recall repair performed on these vehicles may not be sufficient to prevent a future leakage or failure of the power steering hose connection (please see 03v121). since it is not possible through inspection to identify specific vehicles that may not have been properly repaired, all vehicles repaired prior to november 15, 2003, will be repaired again. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2003040005.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1998 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- TSIMBNA9136
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information on third row seat kit installation procedure. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 078
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Subject regarding srs control unit programming. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 26M992
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some customers may complain of poor am / electrical interference on am. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 424562
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Esp lamp illuminated. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TB-46-30-13-B
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- Mercedes: see document search button for owner letter. the lower power steering hose and clamp should be replace, under extended warranty, due to power steering leakage from connection to power steering cooler. models 1998-2003 163.154,
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