1975 Mercedes Benz L1116
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
Vehicles › Mercedes Benz › L1116 › 1975
These records cover every 1975 Mercedes Benz L1116. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1975 Mercedes Benz L1116. Newest first.
Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.
Remedy
Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the defective seal with an improved version at no charge to owner.
Every Mercedes Benz L1116 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.