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1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163

The 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163, potentially affecting up to 42,540 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10494778 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 120,000 miles
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

Safety Rating for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

2005060014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

INSPECT CATALYST WELDS AND REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IF NECESSARY. *AK

21122 — EQUIPMENT

ALL ACTIVITY MODULE CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED. (MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 163, 1999) *JB

06M002 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ONE-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TT

541548 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE LOCATION OF POWER SEAT FUSES. *TT

TSIMBNA82701 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATION OF CELLULAR TELEPHONE (CTEL) SYSTEM (MODEL 163). *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ W163

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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