Vehicle recall 85V072000 · May 28, 1985
1984 Mercedes-Benz 190
Wheels may develop hairline cracks in the area of the ventilation holes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace rims as necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with alloy wheels with codes 3583THROUGH 4983 stamped on the inside of the rim. System: alloy wheels.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 1985
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,384
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Rim
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 190 (1984): 1984
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