Recall 98V-090: 1998 Mercedes Benz M Class

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 1998, covering about 42 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-090
Report date
May 4, 1998
Vehicles affected
42
Owners notified
Jun 15, 1998

The problem

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

The risk

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.

The fix

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V090000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes Benz M Class1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-090?

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

How is recall 98V-090 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.