Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The Certification Label On These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Labeling Requirements Of Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
M CLASS
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V090000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980401
End Of Manufacture
19980430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42
Date Owners Notified
19980615
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19980504
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
567