How many recalls does the 1996 M-B 260 have?

The 1996 M-B 260 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1996 M-B 260 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 M-B 260?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1996 M-B 260 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 M-B 260 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 99V033005 1999-09-22 5 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SPICER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I have a 1996 mercedes benz c220 that the wiring insulation is discenagrating on threw out the car really bad wire insulation fire danger failure of electrical systems danger. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-05-01

“The front coil spring support welds failed and resulted in an damaged front suspension.*ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · reported 2005-02-23

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 M-B 260 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.