Does the 1997 M-B 260 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 M-B 260 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a M-B dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 M-B 260?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 M-B 260 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 M-B 260. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your M-B been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A M-B dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 M-B 260 recalls, newest first

September 22, 1999NHTSA 99V0330055 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 M-B 260 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other M-B 260 years

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 M-B 260 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 M-B 260 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a M-B dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 M-B 260?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.