1998 Mercedes Benz S Class
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
I have had three tire bolow outs on my mercedes-benz, in identical situations, approximately 2 months apart. All three incidents happened on three different highways, at speeds approximating 60 mph, and after approximately three hours of driving. The first incident occurred in april 2004, on I-95…
I have had three tire bolow outs on my mercedes-benz, in identical situations, approximately 2 months apart. All three incidents happened on three different highways, at speeds approximating 60 mph, and after approximately three hours of driving. The first incident occurred in april 2004, on I-95 in new haven. The second occurred in july 2004 on I-95 in delaware. The third occurred on september 7, 2004 in canada on highway 401 in kingston. these were the only occasions when I had driven in similar situations. Ie: for more than 3 hours on a highway at speeds of over 55 mph, during this year. On all other occasions the trips were shorter than 3 hours. the wheels are different at each occasion. The first was passenger side front. The second was driver side rear, and the thired was driver side front. on each occasion, after returning home I have taken the car to the mercedes dealership in poughkeepsie, and they have assured me that there IS nothing wrong with the car. I then contacted michelin tires, and they have assured me that there are no reported incidents similar to mine. the first two tires were discared. The third was inspected by sears auto center. There are no holes found. The tires according to sears had come off the rim. the tires involved belong to a set of 4 that I bought from tire-rack, and mounted by mercedes dealership in 2002. since the first incident, I have diligently checked tire pressures weekly, in addition to visually inspecting the tires before driving. this cannot be a coincidence. I am now afraid to drive this car. Please investigate this matter as soon as possible.*ak
- Power train
The odometer sensor failed. yh
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10136035Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- 10030939Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. The function works again after a short time or distance. When the foot operated parking brake IS applied, the parktronic system IS deactivated. If the foot operated parking brake IS on at the first notch, the contact switch may react with a consideration delay when the parking brake IS released. No model years listed.
- 10030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection IS damaged or removed the brake components and or hardware can begin to corrode. Include all models and model years.
- 10014583Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door.
- 603012Procedures on center console cup holder replacement (model 140).
- 601449Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires.
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