Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1985. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 28, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:RIM BASE

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V072000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 6,384

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 20, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC

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 BE LOST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED BRAKING CAPABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 85V020000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 4,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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