MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-05-28.
Recall campaignNHTSA 85V072000
Wheels: rim
Component
Wheels: rim
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
6,384
Reported to NHTSA
1985-05-28
Defect description
WHEELS MAY DEVELOP HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE VENTILATION HOLES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIMS MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS WITH CODES 3583THROUGH 4983 STAMPED ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. SYSTEM: ALLOY WHEELS.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.