1975 Mercedes-Benz L1113 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1975 Mercedes-Benz L1113 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 25,449 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 87V176000 1987-11-17 23,386 affected
Defect

SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.

Consequence

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 77V055000 1977-04-19 449 affected
Defect

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.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

STEERING 75V068000 1975-04-29 865 affected
Defect

MERCEDESBENZ CAMPAIGN NO 27.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE UPPER BUSHING OFTHE STEERING COLUMN IS MADE OF A MATERIAL WHICH COULD CAUSE A BINDING STEERINGOPERATION DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING UPPERBUSHINGS OF STEERING COLUMN).

SUSPENSION 75V005000 1975-01-09 749 affected
Defect

MERCEDES CAMPAIGN NO NOT AVAILABLE.POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE OF THE FRONT OUTERWHEEL BEARING CAUSED BY SHIPPING DAMAGE.THIS DAMAGE MAY CAUSE A BINDINGCONDITION OF THE FRONT WHEELS CAUSING A SLIGHT PULL OF THE VEHICLE TO EITHERSIDE UNDER EXTREME LOAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING BEARINGS…

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 1975 Mercedes-Benz L1113 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.