Mercedes-Benz LN2 Recall R/1994/083: Road Wheel Security, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 22 Nov 1994
- Launched
- 99
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/083
- DVSA reference
Mercedes-Benz recalled LN2 vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994. The wheel nuts do not meet the manufacturer's specification. The dealer will replacement of the original wheel nuts with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wheel nuts do not meet the manufacturer's specification. This could result in road wheel loss.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROAD WHEEL SECURITY Defect: The wheel nuts do not meet the manufacturer's specification. This could result in road wheel loss. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original wheel nuts with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in road wheel loss.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the original wheel nuts with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
LN2 built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 99 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/083. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| G ClassWheel bolt variant | Book soon | R/2026/140 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| V ClassFastening of steering wheel height adjustment | Urgent | R/2024/475 | |
| GLBSurface inner tyre side wall | Book soon | R/2024/441 | |
| Sprinter 907On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure | Book soon | R/2023/284 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/1993/063 on 2 Nov 1993, for incorrect brake calipers may be fitted. The one launched after it was R/1996/031 on 23 Feb 1996, for restricted movement of handbrake pawl. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 1994.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/083, launched 22 November 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.