Safety Recall NHTSA · 83V069000 Reported July 26, 1983

Wheels:multiple

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Wheels · 20 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
83V069000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
20
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 26, 1983

Defect Summary

The defect is in the wheel rim side ring. The wheel is made up of a disc and rim assembly, side ring and lock ring. The side ring may have been improperly sized with respect to the other components.

Corrective Action

All wheels including spare will be inspected. The side ring or the complete rim will be replaced, as necessary.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 83V069000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 83V069000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 83V069000?

NHTSA recall 83V069000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on July 26, 1983. It addresses: Wheels:multiple. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 83V069000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.