Vehicle recall 71V214000 · November 22, 1971

Mercedes-Benz 1013, 1113 and 1 more model

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

Notes: Mercedes benz campaign no n/a.trucks.mnf'd btwn JAN.1966AND OCT.1971.POSSIBILITY that air line from brake to pres sure gauge in instrument clustermaybe located too close to up per surface of left longitudinal frame member andmay rub agai nst auxiliary frame support after body installation.if condition exists air leaks may eventually develop, causing loss ofpower assist ofhydraulic brake system.(correct by inspectin g and rerouting air line wherenecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V214000
Reported to NHTSA: November 22, 1971
Filed by: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Owner notification: November 17, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 379
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 71V214000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mercedes-Benz 1013 (1966-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966
Mercedes-Benz 1113 (1966-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966
Mercedes-Benz 1313 (1966-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966

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