1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL
The 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL, potentially affecting up to 89 vehicles.
Recall 71V225000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 89 vehicles affected
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I PURCHASED AN EXCELLENT CLASSIC 1972 MERCEDES 350SL. I HAD A SAFETY INSPECTION BY A LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER (AUTOHAUS ON EDENS IN GLENCOE IL) BEFORE I COMMITTED TO BUYING THE CAR. AT THE TIME, NO SERIOUS PROBLEMS WERE IDENTIFIED OR REPORTED. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I TOOK THE CAR TO A CLASSIC MERCEDES SPECIALIST (AXEL'S AUTOMOTIVE) WHO DISCOVERED AN OPEN RECALL ON THE CAR FOR THE SUBFRAME. HE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE SAME MERCEDES DEALER (AUTOHAUS) WHERE I ORIGINALLY HAD THE CAR INSPECTED. THEY (AUTOHAUS) ARE DECLINING THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE THE CAR IS NOW 40 YEARS OLD AND THEY SAY THAT ONCE THEY START WORKING ON IT, THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS REQUIRED THAT ARE NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THEY WANT ME TO PAY NEARLY $8,000 (WORST CASE) IN THE EVENT THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE REPAIR. NOW THEY WON'T RELEASE THE CAR UNLESS I SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER. THE CAR IS BEAUTIFUL AND RUNS FINE, BUT IS NOW SITTING IN BACK OF THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP. IS THIS SOMETHING YOU CAN HELP ME WITH. KIND REGARDS, {XXX}"PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552 (B) 96)." *JB
Safety Rating for the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 350SL
- 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 350SL (current)
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