Mercedes-benz Recall 85V072000: Wheels, Rim
NHTSA recall 85V072000 · announced May 28, 1985 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. · 6,384 units affected
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
REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS WITH CODES 3583THROUGH 4983 STAMPED ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. SYSTEM: ALLOY WHEELS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.