How many recalls does the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 Coupe have?

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 Coupe has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 Coupe has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 Coupe Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 Coupe has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,300 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 73V121000 1973-05-24 6,300 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT THE BRAKE LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAYRUB AGAINST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FILLER PIPE,CAUSING LINE TO RUPTURE ANDLEAK.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RE-ROUTING BRAKE LINE WHERE NECESSARY).

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 Coupe as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.