1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Cpsc# i11a0573a. Fix a flat tire inflator. There was a serious defect with the can the consumer was using. It sent toxic tire inflator chemicals all over consumers body. *ln”
“When starting vehicle, battery exploded and acid leaked out all over the inside engine. Fumes and smoke also came out.*ak *scc”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.