Mercedes Benz Clk 1998
Model Clk made in 1998 by Mercedes Benz got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling).
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 8210196 | 06/04/2008 | 8210196B | 10015377 | Revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. front fog lamp(s) inoperative. mercedes-benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. updated 09/09/08. *pe | 07/15/2005 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| While parked battery exploded.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 94850 | 1 | 09/22/1997 |
| Sudden loss of power steering due to disintegration of harmonic balancer. near accident. dealer replaced harmonic balancer and other damaged parts including oil pan.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 46576 | 1 | 05/13/1998 |
| Dt: contact stated the harmonic balancer had to be replaced . the service dealer stated there was a service campaign for this specific component. the consumer stated she did not receive this in the mail. the harmonic balancer caused the consumer to not have steering control while driving the vehicle. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | INDIANAPOLIS | 46240-3726 | WORLDWIDE MOTORS | 317-580-6800 |
| MO | ELLISVILLE | 63011 | TRI-STAR IMPORTS | 636 273 6795 |