Wheels: rimRecall 85V-072 · 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 85V-072 covers 6,384 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,3841 model

ReportedMay 28, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS WITH CODES 3583THROUGH 4983 STAMPED ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. SYSTEM: ALLOY WHEELS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz 1901984

Built from July 1, 1983 to December 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.