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1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2dr Coupe 3.2L

Integrated garage door opener

Anti-theft system-inc: central locking, transponder-encoded ignition key, engine immobilizer

Automatic dual-zone climate control w/dust/charcoal filter, residual heat feature

AM/FM/weatherband/cassette stereo/antitheft coding w/Bose 8-speaker sound

Burl walnut wood trim

4 cupholders

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

(4) grab handles

Entrance lamps

Front pwr bucket seats w/3-memory presets & leaf spring suspension

Rear 60/40 split folding seats

Leather upholstery

Rear pneumatically folding head restraints

Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/telescopic steering column

Instrument panel-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/temperature gauges, flexible service indicator

Pwr windows w/1-touch express-down

Pwr door locks

Remote locking system w/remote trunk release & panic button

Cruise control

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)

Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)

Dual front airbags w/BabySmart auto passenger-side airbag deactivation

Door mounted side impact airbags

Height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning retractors & belt force limiters

Automatic Slip Control traction control system (ASR)

Crumple-zone body structure

Padded knee bolsters

Headlamps w/scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses

Dynamic headlamp range adjustment w/axle sensors

Fog lamps

Single rear fog lamp

Dual pwr heated sideview mirrors w/driver-side memory, RH reverse dip-down

Intermittent windshield wipers

Heated windshield washer nozzles

City 21/hwy 29 (3.2L engine/5-speed auto trans)

3.2L SOHC SFI 18-valve aluminum-alloy V6 engine

Phase-shifted twin-sparkplug ignition

Electronically-controlled 5-speed automatic transmission-inc: driver-adaptive computer control, OD

Rear wheel drive

Automatic Slip Control traction control system (ASR)

Independent double wishbone front suspension: w/stabilizer bar

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension

Front/rear coil springs/gas-pressurized shock absorbers/stabilizer bars

205/55HR16 all-season BSW tires

16" x 7.0" 7-hole alloy wheels

Pwr recirculating ball steering w/integrated damper

Pwr front-ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)

** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 OR ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX **

K1 OPTION PKG -inc: integrated mobile telephone, integrated 6-disc CD changer *dealer installed* *NET*

K2 OPTION PKG -inc: integrated portable telephone, integrated 6-disc CD changer *dealer installed* *NET*

K3 OPTION PKG -inc: glass sunroof, automatic dimming rearview/driver-side mirrors, electric rear window sunshade

K4 OPTION PKG -inc: electronic stability program (ESP), headlamp/washer system, xenon headlamps, rain sensor

HEADLAMP WIPERS/WASHERS SYSTEM

REAR ARMREST TRUNK PASS-THROUGH W/SKI SACK

ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GLASS SUNROOF W/POP-UP FEATURE

MULTICONTOUR DRIVER SEAT

MULTICONTOUR PASSENGER SEAT

ELECTRICALLY HEATED FRONT SEATS

STANDARD PAINT

METALLIC PAINT

  Black -- Charcoal

  Black -- Oyster

  Black -- Ash

  Black Opal (Met) -- Charcoal

  Black Opal (Met) -- Oyster

  Black Opal (Met) -- Ash

  Azure Blue (Met) -- Charcoal

  Azure Blue (Met) -- Oyster

  Azure Blue (Met) -- Ash

  Brilliant Emerald (Met) -- Charcoal

  Brilliant Emerald (Met) -- Oyster

  Imperial Red -- Charcoal

  Imperial Red -- Oyster

  Ruby (Met) -- Charcoal

  Ruby (Met) -- Oyster

  Ruby (Met) -- Ash

  Brilliant Silver (Met) -- Charcoal

  Brilliant Silver (Met) -- Ash

  Glacier White -- Charcoal

  Glacier White -- Ash

  Mineral Green (Met) -- Charcoal

  Mineral Green (Met) -- Oyster

  Quartz Blue (Met) -- Charcoal

  Quartz Blue (Met) -- Oyster

  Quartz Blue (Met) -- Ash

Roadside Assistance Miles/km : Unlimited

Basic Years : 4

Basic Miles/km : 50,000

Roadside Assistance Years : Unlimited

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 99V030

Potential Number of Units Affected : 2,600

Summary : The seat belt anchorages do not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages". A defective weld was discovered on the weld nut for the bolt used to secure the front shoulder seat belt guides. Due to this defective weld, the anchorages may not adequately secure the front seat belts in the event of a crash.

Remedy : Dealers will repair the shoulder belt anchor assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Dates of Manufacture : July - December 1998

Manufacturer Recall No. : 1999020002