Does the 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercedes-Benz been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316 recalls, newest first

November 17, 1987NHTSA 87V17600023,386 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Summary: Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
Consequence: Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.
Remedy: Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mercedes-Benz L1316 years

Other 1979 Mercedes-Benz models

Questions

Does the 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Mercedes-Benz L1316?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.