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Mercedes-Benz L1013 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 11 model years of the Mercedes-Benz L1013 (1973–1983).

3
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1980
year with most recalls

Pick your Mercedes-Benz L1013 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1983 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1982 Mercedes-Benz L101320
1981 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1980 Mercedes-Benz L101320
1979 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1978 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1977 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1976 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1975 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1974 Mercedes-Benz L101310
1973 Mercedes-Benz L101310

All Mercedes-Benz L1013 recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz L1013, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 87V176000 Reported 23,386 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

    Remedy: Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.

    Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

  2. Multi piece (wheels)

    NHTSA 83V069000 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    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.

    Model years: 1982

  3. Rim (wheels)

    NHTSA 80V092000 Reported 99 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    An incorrect rim flap has been installed which allows the inner tube to protrude through the rim valve opening and cause a chafing condition. This could lead to rapid loss of air from the tire.

    Remedy: Dealer will install the correct rim flap without charge.

    Model years: 1980

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.