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Mercedes-Benz L1116 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz L1116 (1973–1984).

5
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1975
year with most recalls

Pick your Mercedes-Benz L1116 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Mercedes-Benz L111610
1983 Mercedes-Benz L111610
1982 Mercedes-Benz L111620
1981 Mercedes-Benz L111610
1980 Mercedes-Benz L111610
1979 Mercedes-Benz L111610
1978 Mercedes-Benz L111620
1977 Mercedes-Benz L111620
1976 Mercedes-Benz L111620
1975 Mercedes-Benz L111620
1974 Mercedes-Benz L111610
1973 Mercedes-Benz L111610

All Mercedes-Benz L1116 recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz L1116, 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. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 84V114000 Reported 405 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: The three long bolts in each brake assembly will be inspected for a code number, and bolts will be replaced at no charge to the owner.

    Model years: 1984

  3. 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

  4. Tires

    NHTSA 78V202000 Reported 1,576 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    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.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace tire flaps free of charge.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

  5. Power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 77V055000 Reported 449 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the defective seal with an improved version at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

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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.