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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