1973 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
75V068000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Affected:
865
Notes:
Mercedesbenz campaign no 27.trucks.possibility that the upper bushing ofthe steering column is made of a material which could cause a binding steeringoperation due to abnormal wear.(correct by inspecting and replacing upperbushings of steering column).

Campaign:
87V176000 on 11/23/1987
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Affected:
23,386
Defect:
Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
Consequence:
Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.
Correction:
Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.
Notes:
System: steering drag linkvehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic steering.

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