Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz before booking a repair.
NHTSA · listed for this model year
SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
87V176000 · 23,386 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.
83V069000 · 20 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Canadian records (Transport Canada) · 1
These are Transport Canada campaigns for 1982 Mercedes-Benz L1116 vehicles sold in Canada. A Canadian campaign may have no US counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing above and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
THE STEERING DRAG LINK HAS AN END THAT IS SLOTTED TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF BALL JOINT. IN SOME CASES THE SLOT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD. THIS COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSION AND WEAKENING OF THE DRAG LINK. A FRACTURED DRAG LINK COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: DRAG LINK WILL EITHER BE REPLACED OR INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY DEPENDING UPON DRAG LINK SPECIFICATIONS.
1988011 · 636 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1982 Mercedes-Benz L1116 recall questions
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1982 Mercedes-Benz L1116 model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window. Transport Canada lists 1 Canadian campaign for the Canadian-market model, shown separately.
Enter your VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or Mercedes-Benz's own, or call a Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. Transport Canada campaigns cover vehicles sold in Canada. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Mercedes-Benz's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Mercedes-Benz so notices reach you, and check NHTSA's lookup from time to time.
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