1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1316 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 83V069000 on 08/02/1983
Component:: Wheels:multi piece
Manufactured:: 05/31/1982 - 11/30/1982
Affected:: 20
Defect:: The defect is in the wheel rim side ring. the wheel is made up of a disc and rim assembly, side ring and lock ring. the side ring may have been improperly sized with respect to the other components.
Correction:: All wheels including spare will be inspected. the side ring or the complete rim will be replaced, as necessary.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; wheel rim side ring.consequences of defect: due to the improper size of the side ring, it may slipoff during vehicle operation. this could result in a vehicle accident, personalinjury and property damage. this damage would result from loss of the rimpieces.
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.