How many recalls does the 1973 Mercedes-Benz L1316 have?

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz L1316 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1973 Mercedes-Benz L1316 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 L1316 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz L1316 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 23,386 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.

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 L1316 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.