1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

2Recalls
4Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 560?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 90V131Jul 27, 199080 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 90V132Jul 27, 199080 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Visibility1

What owners report

2010-11-05, Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 560SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AND FELL; THE PLASTIC THAT HELD THE VISOR BROKE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 127,000.
1996-12-31, Fuel System, Gasoline
FAULTY FUEL PUMP RELAY CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY.
1995-06-20, Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD, RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH THE HOUSE. TT
1995-03-29, Air Bags
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 65MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 questions

Does the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560: Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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