by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
MERCEDES L1117 RECALLS - (3 Recalls Found)
Since 1977, MERCEDES has issued a total of 1999 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, only 3 have been for the MERCEDES L1117 starting in 1984. This accounts for approximately 3.5% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The L1117 accounts for less than 1.0% of all the MERCEDES recalls issued since 1977. Compared to other car manufacturers, MERCEDES ranks #10 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.
Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the MERCEDES L1117 or MERCEDES itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.
Find your MERCEDES L1117 listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired MERCEDES L1117 to view the complete recall details.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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1985 Recalls ↓
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 2/20/1985
1984 Recalls ↓
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 7/9/1984
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 2/20/1985
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