Mercedes Benz C Class 1998
Model C Class made in 1998 by Mercedes Benz got 6 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, child seat and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other and tires. The car had some investigations: electrical system, engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V366000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 04/01/1997 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 65731 | 02/20/2002 | ODI | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/04/2001 | 12/19/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hoppecke batteries. the battery maintenance schedule could be less than needed to maintain proper electrolyte levels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The low electrolyte levels result in accelerated battery grid growth, increased potential for inter-cell rupture and sparking, and the potential for a battery explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the batteries, including fluid levels. some batteries may be replaced if necessary, on a case by case basis. in addition to the battery inspection, the addition of labels in the vehicle owner's manual and engine compartment will be included to conspicuously remind owners as well as dealer and service personnel of the need to perform battery maintenance. owner notification began february 20, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PB-61-10-07 | 09/17/2008 | 10028147 | Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame). *pe | 03/05/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PB-61-10-07 | 09/17/2008 | 10028147 | Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame). *pe | 03/05/2009 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| PSIMBNA4020M | 06/01/1998 | 601449 | Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE01029 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 07/31/2001 | 12/13/2001 | BATTERY EXPLOSION | 01V366000 | |
| Alleged that the trunk-mounted battery can explode while either driving or stationary, potentially causing injury from fragment and acid spray. | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | ||||||
| PE03058 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/17/2003 | 04/22/2004 | ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.the subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).there have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report attached for further detail. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/13/1999 | |||
| While driving airbag warning light came on and then the airbag exploded . there was no accident. the vehicle was at the dealer at the time the airbag exploded. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Britax roundabout car seat does not fit into mercedes c class car. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/17/1998 | 1 | 07/21/1998 | |
| Gas gauge sensor failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Heat shield makes noise when vehicle is turned off, due to design. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Rear suspension bouncing causing difficulty in maintaining control. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Window failed. nlm | |||