How many recalls does the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300sel have?

The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300sel has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300sel 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.

1971 Mercedes-Benz 300sel Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300sel has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,281 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 71V168000 1971-09-27 2,281 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT FUEL SUPPLY CONNECTING HOSES AND FUEL INJECTI ON NOZZLE HOSEMAY DEVELOP LEAKS AT CONNECTING POINT CREATINGPOSSIBILITY OF FUEL ESCAPINGWHICH COULD IGNITE CAUSING FIRE D AMAGE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING HOSES OR NOZZLEWHERE 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 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300sel as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.