MERCEDES BENZ 190 1984: WHEELS:RIM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V072000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ 190 1984
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-05-28 1985-05-31

Production Dates: 1983-07-01 - 1983-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: WHEELS:RIM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6384

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.