How many recalls does the 1985 Merkur Xr4ti have?

The 1985 Merkur Xr4ti has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Merkur Xr4ti has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1985 Merkur Xr4ti?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

1985 Merkur Xr4ti Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Merkur Xr4ti. 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 exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The hazard flasher is part of a multi-function turn signal/high-low beam switch. The plastic portion of the switch deteriorated allowing the switch to fail, making the turn signals/hazards inoperational. Almost all merkur xr4ti's that I have seen have suffered this failure.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1998-06-01

“Hazard switch fails in on position; turn signals sometimes disabled by same switch.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1998-05-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Merkur Xr4ti as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.