Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 S320 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

PARKING BRAKE

• TSB #SB-P-047527

  Date Announced:

  JUL 31, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030939

  MERCEDES: 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. Read More »

• TSB #SB-P-047527

  Date Announced:

  JUL 31, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030939

  MERCEDES: 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. Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

• TSB #SB-P-047124

  Date Announced:

  JUL 06, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030941

  MERCEDES: CRACKING NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/FIREWALL WHEN CORNERING, DURING THROTTLE LIFT OFF AND ON UNEVEN ROADS. Read More »

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

• TSB #887039

  Date Announced:

  MAR 16, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014583

  SEAL BETWEEN EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HOUSING AND DOOR. *TT Read More »

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

• TSB #LI82.30-P-059239

  Date Announced:

  JUN 23, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10136035

  Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #PSIMBNA68201

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #603012

  PROCEDURES ON CENTER CONSOLE CUP HOLDER REPLACEMENT (MODEL 140). *YC Read More »

TIRES

• TSB #PSIMBNA4020M

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601449

  UPDATED INFORMATION TO REFLECT ADDITON OF APPROVED TIRES. *YC Read More »

• TSB #PSIMBNA4020M

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601449

  UPDATED INFORMATION TO REFLECT ADDITON OF APPROVED TIRES. *YC Read More »