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Mercedes-Benz L1317 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz L1317 (1984–1986).

2
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1984
year with most recalls

Pick your Mercedes-Benz L1317 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Mercedes-Benz L131710
1985 Mercedes-Benz L131720
1984 Mercedes-Benz L131720

All Mercedes-Benz L1317 recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz L1317, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 88V104000 Reported 2,968 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Rear axle must be rerated from its present 21,200 lbs. Gawr to 20,000 lbs. As the maximum load carrying capacity of the axle to comply with FMVSS 121.

    Remedy: Rerate rear axle to 20,000 gawr.

    Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986

  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

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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.