Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 14, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERCEDES-BENZ/WINDOW AIR BAG

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WRONG CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS.

NHTSA ID: 98V256000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 4,163

Consequence Summary:

THE WINDOW AIR BAG MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY IN A SIDE-IMPACT COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS AND, IF THE WRONG OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CLAMP IS FOUND, THE ENTIRE UNIT WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 4, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERCEDES-BENZ/PART 567

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."

NHTSA ID: 98V090000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 42

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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