1998 Mercedes-Benz M Class Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M Class. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V465000Sep 17, 2008125,228 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–2004

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 03V121000Mar 27, 2003211,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–2003

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 99V328000Nov 22, 199985,970 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–1999

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 98V090000May 4, 199842 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The certification label on these vehicles fail to comply with the labeling requirements of part 567, "certification."

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ08002Power steering hose leakClosed · Mar 11, 2008

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