1976 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.

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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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