CarRecallWatchThe 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
0Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL.
Most common 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 MERCEDES 380 SL (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN, A PARKED VEHICLE, AND A WATER MAIN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CROSSED THE MEDIAN AT WHICH POINT THE IGNITION WAS SWITCHED TO THE OFF POSITION AND ENABLED THE DRIVER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE SUFFERED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE, WHICH DID REQUIRE MINOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA
1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL questions
Does the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL has been fixed?
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