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Mercedes-Benz L1316 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 13 model years of the Mercedes-Benz L1316 (1973–1985).

4
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1982
year with most recalls

Pick your Mercedes-Benz L1316 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1985 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1984 Mercedes-Benz L131620
1983 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1982 Mercedes-Benz L131620
1981 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1980 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1979 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1978 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1977 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1976 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1975 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1974 Mercedes-Benz L131610
1973 Mercedes-Benz L131610

All Mercedes-Benz L1316 recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz L1316, 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. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 85V020000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary.

    Model years: 1984, 1985

  3. Chamber (parking brake)

    NHTSA 83V137000 Reported 300 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    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 systems".

    Remedy: Dealer will modify the vehicle by installing a quick release valve in the brake air system and by substitution of a stiffer brake pedal return spring. Rear brake chambers will be exchanged or modified, depending on the…

    Model years: 1984

  4. 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

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.