1975 MERCEDES BENZ L1013 Recall

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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