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1974 Mercedes-Benz L1113 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1974 Mercedes-Benz L1113. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1974 Mercedes-Benz L1113

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  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.

  2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 75V068000 Reported 865 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

  3. Wheel bearing (suspension)

    NHTSA 75V005000 Reported 749 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1974 Mercedes-Benz L1113. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Mercedes-Benz L1113 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz L1113 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1973 Mercedes-Benz L111320
1974 Mercedes-Benz L111330
1975 Mercedes-Benz L111340
1976 Mercedes-Benz L111320
1977 Mercedes-Benz L111320
1978 Mercedes-Benz L111320
1979 Mercedes-Benz L111310
1980 Mercedes-Benz L111310
1981 Mercedes-Benz L111310
1982 Mercedes-Benz L111320
1983 Mercedes-Benz L111310
1984 Mercedes-Benz L111330
1985 Mercedes-Benz L111310

Checking a specific 1974 Mercedes-Benz L1113

How do I know if my 1974 Mercedes-Benz L1113 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1974 Mercedes-Benz L1113; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 75V005000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.