Mercedes Benz 190 (1984): Wheels
Recall 85V072000 · May 28, 1985 · Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
6,384
vehicles affected
6,384
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V072000
- Date
- May 28, 1985
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,384
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels > Rim
- Model years
- 1984
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | 190 | 1984 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V072000?
1 model: Mercedes Benz 190 (1984), about 6,384 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V072000?
REPLACE RIMS AS NECESSARY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.