Mercedes-Benz L1316 recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mercedes-Benz L1316, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 15
Total Complaints 0
Years Covered 1973–1985

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 L1316, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

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

1 campaign · Years: 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

Other

1 campaign · Years: 1982

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

Official notices (evidence):

Powertrain

1 campaign · Years: 1984

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

Steering and suspension

1 campaign · Years: 1973–1983

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):

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Year-by-Year Overview

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 2 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 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1976 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1973 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.

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Recall Evidence by Year

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 Parking brake

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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.
    View official NHTSA notice (85V020000) →
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    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

  • Parking brake: Chamber: Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (83V137000) →
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    Summary: Brakes may require excessive time to release after brake application. A second defect is reduced holding power of the parking/emergency brakes due to entry of water in the rear brake chambers. Excessive release time does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake sy
  • 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.
    View official NHTSA notice (85V020000) →
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    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.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
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    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1982

  • Wheels: Multi piece: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (83V069000) →
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    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.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1981

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1980

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1979

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1978

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1977

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    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

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1975

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

1974

  • Steering: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    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: Connection: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V176000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

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