1975 MERCEDES BENZ L1116 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 77V055000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Affected:: 449
Defect:: An air leak could develop through the piston shaft seal ring which seals the inside of the brake booster from the atmosphere. this could result in a reduction in brake booster assist, necessitating increased brake pedal pressure.
Correction:: Dealer will replace the defective seal with an improved version at no charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; piston shaft seal.consequences of defect: brake malfunction, requiring an increase in brake pedalpressure, could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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.