1976 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 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.

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