Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 1, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR

REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.

NHTSA ID: 88V104000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 2,968

Consequence Summary:

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Corrective Action:

RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 15, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE A LARGE PAWL TO BASE CLEARANCE WHICH MAY NOT ALLOW THE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 88E012001

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,600

Consequence Summary:

THE PAWL TO BASE CLEARANCE PRECLUDES THE INABILITY TOENGAGE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR.

Corrective Action:

INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FOUND WITH IMPROPER CLEARANCE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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