How many recalls does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1316 have?

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1316 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1985 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.

1985 Mercedes-Benz L1316 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1316 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 85V020000 1985-02-20 4,000 affected

Defect

A STEEL TUBE THAT DELIVERS AIR TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE CHAMBER CAN CONTACT THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED CONTACT CAN WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE, CAUSING AIR PRESSURE TO…

Remedy

REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1316 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.