1978 MERCEDES BENZ L1013 Recall

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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