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Mercedes-Benz L1113 recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mercedes-Benz L1113,
sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mercedes-Benz L1113,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1973–1985 with 25 recall campaigns and 0 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1975 (4), 1984 (3), and 1974 (3).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Steering and suspension, and Equipment and labeling.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
4 campaigns · Years: 1975–1976, 1984–1985
These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Official notices (evidence):
85V020000
· Service brakes, air: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1985
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1984
3
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1983
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1982
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1981
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1980
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1976
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975
4
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974
3
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1973
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Steering
, Service brakes
and Tires
Show recall evidence by year
1985
Service brakes, air: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A steel tube that delivers air to the front axle air brake chamber can contact the front shock absorber. Consequence of defect: repeated contact can wear a hole in the tube, causing air pressure to be lost during brake application. This could result in impaired braking capability and an accident.
1984
Service brakes, air: Chamber:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Because the air brake chambers are located above the rear axle housing, the air hose, which fits on top of the chambers, could come in contact with the underside of the body.
Service brakes, air:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Service brakes, air: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A steel tube that delivers air to the front axle air brake chamber can contact the front shock absorber. Consequence of defect: repeated contact can wear a hole in the tube, causing air pressure to be lost during brake application. This could result in impaired braking capability and an accident.
1983
Steering: Connection:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Steering: Connection:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Steering: Connection:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Steering: Connection:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
1976
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Steering: Connection:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Steering: Connection:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
1973
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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