Recall 98V090000: 1998 Mercedes-Benz M Class

Report received

May 4, 1998

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, inc.

Potentially affected

42vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Mercedes-Benz M Class5 complaints