Does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, air. 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317?

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

1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317. 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.

1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 recalls, newest first

July 1, 1988NHTSA 88V1040002,968 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Rear axle must be rerated from its present 21,200 lbs. GAWR to 20,000 lbs. As the maximum load carrying capacity of the axle to comply with FMVSS 121.
Consequence: Trucks do not comply with standard.
Remedy: Rerate rear axle to 20,000 GAWR.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 20, 1985NHTSA 85V0200004,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: A steel tube that delivers air to the front axle air brake chamber can contact the front shock absorber. Consequence of defect: repeated contact can wear a hole in the tube, causing air pressure to be lost during brake application. This could result in impaired braking capability and an accident.
Remedy: Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mercedes-Benz L1317 years

Other 1985 Mercedes-Benz models

Questions

Does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, air. 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.