Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

85V072000

ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Reported1985-05-28Affected6,384 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

WHEELS MAY DEVELOP HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE VENTILATION HOLES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIMS MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Mercedes Benz