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Safety recall · 85V072000

Wheels: rim Mercedes Benz recall

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 28, 1985. It covers about 6,384 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V072000
Reported
May 28, 1985
Vehicles
6,384
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

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.

The fix

REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with alloy wheels with codes 3583 through 4983 stamped on the inside of the rim. System: alloy wheels.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V072000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Mercedes Benz 19043D

Questions

Is the 85V072000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V072000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V072000 announced?

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 28, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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