How many recalls does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 have?

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 has an open recall?

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1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,968 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 88V104000 1988-07-01 2,968 affected

Defect

REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.

Consequence

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Remedy

RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.

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 L1317 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.