1999 Mercedes Benz W163
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Mercedes Benz W163. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Mercedes Benz W163. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 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
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel pump IS leaking fuel on to the ground when car IS running I was reading some forums and multiple people are having the same problem and mercedes isn't having the problem fixed as it IS potentially dangerous to have any future fuel leaks due to age I have a 1990 mercedes R129 that has more…
The fuel pump IS leaking fuel on to the ground when car IS running I was reading some forums and multiple people are having the same problem and mercedes isn't having the problem fixed as it IS potentially dangerous to have any future fuel leaks due to age I have a 1990 mercedes R129 that has more miles and older and never had a fuel leak what so ever... So im pointing the finger at mercedes due to the fact that this car was poorly designed fuel filter placement and fuel pump securing and seals.. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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…
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.
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.
- 10136041Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied)
- 10136035Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- 10136029SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 1013580710 year/unlimited mile extended warranty for clamp and lower power steering hose
- 10018609Inspect catalyst welds and replace catalytic converter if necessary.
- 10017073Inspect catalyst welds and replace catalytic converter if necessary. Mercedes
- 10011731All activity module cannot be programmed. (Mercedes benz model 163, 1999)
- 10006755Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Models ml320, ml350, ml430, ML55, ml500. Model year 1998 from vin 043552 up to and including model year 2003. 10 year/unlimited mile extended warranty for clamp and lower power steering hose. Updated 3/3/08.
- 612186Brief information regarding one-piece drive shaft replacement.
- 606666Information pertaining to the location of power seat fuses.
- 602735Installation of cellular telephone (ctel) system (model 163).
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