Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1983. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 22, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:BRAKE CHAMBER

BRAKES MAY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE TIME TO RELEASE AFTER BRAKE APPLICATION. A SECOND DEFECT IS REDUCED HOLDING POWER OF THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKES DUE TO ENTRY OF WATER IN THE REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. EXCESSIVE RELEASE TIME DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 83V137000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 300

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL MODIFY THE VEHICLE BY INSTALLING A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE BRAKE AIR SYSTEM AND BY SUBSTITUTION OF A STIFFER BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING. REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS WILL BE EXCHANGED OR MODIFIED, DEPENDING ON THE CHAMBER MAKE, TO PREVENT WATER ENTRY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 26, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:MULTIPLE

THE DEFECT IS IN THE WHEEL RIM SIDE RING. THE WHEEL IS MADE UP OF A DISC AND RIM ASSEMBLY, SIDE RING AND LOCK RING. THE SIDE RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER COMPONENTS.

NHTSA ID: 83V069000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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