1980 MERCEDES BENZ L1013 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 80V092000 on 08/07/1980
- Component:
- Wheels:rim
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1979 - 02/29/1980
- Affected:
- 99
- Defect:
- An incorrect rim flap has been installed which allows the inner tube to protrude through the rim valve opening and cause a chafing condition. this could lead to rapid loss of air from the tire.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install the correct rim flap without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: wheels; rim flap.consequences of defect: loss of air could cause loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
- 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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