1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560
The 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560 has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (8 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560, potentially affecting up to 160 vehicles.
Recall 90V131000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 80 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS. LIMOUSINES MAY NOT CONTAIN ALTERERS CERTIFICATION LABEL IN VIOLATION OF 49 CFR PART 567.
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERALREGULATIONS.
Remedy: INSTALL ALTERERS LABELS AS REQUIRED.
View full details →Recall 90V132000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 80 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS, INC. LIMOUSINE MAY NOT HAVE ALTERERS TIRE PLACARD WITH CORRECT TIRE SIZE AND LOAD INFORMATION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 110.
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND CONSUMERRELYING ON THE WRONG INFORMATION MIGHT EXPERIENCE TRAUMATIC TIRE DAMAGE WITHLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT TIRE PLACARD.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE STREET WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A HOUSE ON THE OTHER SIDE AT 25 MPH. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM RESPONDED. A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS WERE TAKEN. THE CONTACT AVOIDED SERIOUS INJURY DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG, ALTHOUGH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED FOR MINOR ABRASIONS AND BRUISING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST AND POOR MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT CLAIMED THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED IN SHOW ROOM CONDITION. THE MODEL WAS 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560 SEL. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - *NM UPDATED 11/30/2006 - *NM UPDATED 05/21/07 *TR
AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT IS FAULTY. COULD RESULT IN NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *CB
FAILURE OF ALARM SYSTEM. ALARM GOES OFF DURING MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. *CB
CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. COULD RESULT IN RUNAWAY VEHICLE AND ACCIDENT. *CB
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH STORE AND INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 560
- 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 560 — 1 complaint
- 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 560 — 13 complaints
- 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 560 — 4 complaints
- 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560 (current)
- 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 560 — 8 complaints
- 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 560 — 6 complaints
- 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 560 — 4 complaints
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- MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
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- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints