Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1987

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1987. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2023

November 17, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.

NHTSA ID: 87V176000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 23,386

Consequence Summary:

WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

July 13, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH BLOWS FUSE NO. 9, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.

NHTSA ID: 87V104000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 65,196

Consequence Summary:

TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROLWOULD NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED.

Corrective Action:

USE TWO FUSES IN COMBINATION SO THAT IN CASE OF A FUSE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No