1977 MERCEDES BENZ L1116 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
78V202000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
05/31/1977 - 06/30/1978
Affected:
1,576
Defect:
The involved vehicles were equipped with incorrect tire flaps which allow the inner tube to protrude through the rim valve opening. chafing and possible sudden loss of air can result.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace tire flaps free of charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a three piece tire rim.system: tire; tire flap.consequences of defect: a sudden loss of air from the tire during vehicleoperation could result in 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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