Mercedes Benz Clk320 1999
Model Clk320 made in 1999 by Mercedes Benz got 32 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V030000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 07/07/1998 to 12/04/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 2600 | 03/05/1999 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 02/11/1999 | 02/16/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a defective weld was discovered on the weld nut for the bolt used to secure the front shoulder seat belt guides. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Due to this defective weld, the anchorages may not adequately secure the front seat belts in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the shoulder belt anchor assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 5, 1999.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.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| 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 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| PB-82-10-376F | 02/06/2009 | 10028585 | Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 40-P-052794 | 04/20/2012 | 10044222 | Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js | 05/17/2012 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 7 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Fuel sending unit was defective from the factory, causing fuel gauge to wander and engine light will come on. 2. no replacement has been issued for recall of booster . consumer has been waiting 3 months . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Since the date of ownership consumer has experienced problems with the electrical system. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 75000 | 6 | 04/30/2004 |
| Numerous complaints about a faulty crankshaft position sensor in mercedes benz vehicles that prevents cars from starting and also shuts them off whilst on the road and in motion. car died on me 6 times. luckily, i wasn't traveling very fast but this is very unsafe but i did cause a traffic delay and blocked the road several times while stalled. *nm | |||
| 12/23/2004 | 76000 | 1 | 01/07/1999 |
| Dt: vehicle is burning oil. dealer said they can't find the cause of the problem. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. independent mechanic stated that the vehicle was burning excessive oil, and recommended that the dealer or manufacturer look into it.*ak | |||
| 10/17/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 10 mph, power steering went out, dealer replaced the lower engine pulley. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle started back firing and stalling, it suddently lost all power, traction lights illuminated on the dash, while the consumer pulled to the side the engine caught on fire.*et | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 09/30/2004 | 63989 | 1 | |
| (1) vibrations of engine at idle was felt 1 day prior to the failure. (2) heard loud/knocking noise the next day while driving home. (3) home inspections revealed disengagement of the outer belt pulley from the harmonic balancer.*ak (4) called the san diego dealer for a repair/replacement. (5) the model is clk 320, 1999, approximately 64,000 miles when this happened. (6) directed to this site from an internet forum, whose hundred of members had stated the same problems. (7) surprised to see that odi did not find the defect serious enough to force the manufacturer recall. | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 97235 | ||
| Rear roll bar will not raise or lower, could be fatal to rear passengers in a roll over situation. roll bar/ head restraints stuck in lower position. this was an intermitten problem at first, now it does not work at all. switch will not raise or lower roll bar all the way; as a result, cannot raise the convertible top. the top will not raise or lower unless the roll bar is all the way down. will not release so that i can manually raise the top either. this is a defect that needs to be recalled. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Since the date of ownership consumer has experienced problems with the brake lighting system, the dealership has been unable to rectify. *mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 100 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 7 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Fuel sending unit was defective from the factory, causing fuel gauge to wander and engine light will come on. 2. no replacement has been issued for recall of booster . consumer has been waiting 3 months . *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 7 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Fuel sending unit was defective from the factory, causing fuel gauge to wander and engine light will come on. 2. no replacement has been issued for recall of booster . consumer has been waiting 3 months . *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 10/09/2001 | 3 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Mercedes-benz, devon, pa, says floor mat jammed accelerator as driver braked.*ak | |||
| 7 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Fuel sending unit was defective from the factory, causing fuel gauge to wander and engine light will come on. 2. no replacement has been issued for recall of booster . consumer has been waiting 3 months . *ak | |||
| 06/04/1999 | 6 | 03/01/1999 | |
| No summary | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 59000 | 1 | |
| Massive loss of transmission fluid from sealed transmission unit. 1999 mercedes benz clk 320 causing trans to stop functioning while on the highway. *tr | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Since the date of ownership consumer has experienced the transmission leaking. *mjs | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/23/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Seat trim failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Since the date of ownership consumer has experienced brake problems and failures. *mjs | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Since the date of ownership consumer has experienced problems with the steering column, the dealership has not been able to correct the problems. *mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Mercedes benz 1999 clk320: the outside mirror on the driver's door has turned so dark, it is virtually black and the driver cannot see anything in it. this inability to see in this exterior side-view mirror is extremely dangerous. it probably is caused by changes in the coating that is supposed to either heat the mirror or dim it. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle has been to dealer for repairs 20 times. 3 times for convertible top not going down. driver's window would not shut, stopped 4 inches short of being closed. stitching on interior is coming apart, and there was rattling in front and rear of vehicle.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle has been to dealer for repairs 20 times. 3 times for convertible top not going down. driver's window would not shut, stopped 4 inches short of being closed. stitching on interior is coming apart, and there was rattling in front and rear of vehicle.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Since the date of ownership consumer has experienced front end suspension problems. *mjs | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 3000 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| The tires experienced excessive tire wear, the vehicle had a front alignment, and the tires were rotated, however the problem recurred.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Mercedes benz 1999 clk320: the outside mirror on the driver's door has turned so dark, it is virtually black and the driver cannot see anything in it. this inability to see in this exterior side-view mirror is extremely dangerous. it probably is caused by changes in the coating that is supposed to either heat the mirror or dim it. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Window adjustments were repaired. yh | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN DIEOG | 92111 | MERCEDED-BENZ OF SAN DIEGO | 858-569-6900 |
| IL | WESTMONT | 60559 | LAUREL MERCEDES | |
| MD | SILVER SPRING | HERB GORDON |