Mercedes Benz L1116 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1973 to 1984 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
1973: 1; 1974: 1; 1975: 2; 1976: 2; 1977: 2; 1978: 2; 1979: 1; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 2; 1983: 1; 1984: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
87V176000 · Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection
Reported: 1987-11-17 (November 17, 1987) · Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
Consequence: WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
Remedy: REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗77V055000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
Reported: 1977-04-19 (April 19, 1977) · Model years: 1975, 1976
AN AIR LEAK COULD DEVELOP THROUGH THE PISTON SHAFT SEAL RING WHICH SEALS THE INSIDE OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST, NECESSITATING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V202000 · Tires
Reported: 1978-09-22 (September 22, 1978) · Model years: 1977, 1978
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT TIRE FLAPS WHICH ALLOW THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING. CHAFING AND POSSIBLE SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR CAN RESULT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V069000 · Wheels:Multi Piece
Reported: 1983-07-26 (July 26, 1983) · Model years: 1982
THE DEFECT IS IN THE WHEEL RIM SIDE RING. THE WHEEL IS MADE UP OF A DISC AND RIM ASSEMBLY, SIDE RING AND LOCK RING. THE SIDE RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER COMPONENTS.
Remedy: ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗84V114000 · Service Brakes, Air
Reported: 1984-09-25 (September 25, 1984) · Model years: 1984
SOME OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE AXLE MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. IF ONE OR MORE OF THESE BOLTS FRACTURE, IT MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY DAMAGE AND BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS ON THE REAR AXLE.
Remedy: THE THREE LONG BOLTS IN EACH BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR A CODE NUMBER, AND BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
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