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1973 Mercedes-Benz L1113 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.

    Possible Effects

    WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.

    Action

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    - 1983-05-01

    Vehicles Affected

    23386

  2. Recall Description

    Possible Effects

    Action

    Notes

    MERCEDESBENZ CAMPAIGN NO 27.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE UPPER BUSHING OFTHE STEERING COLUMN IS MADE OF A MATERIAL WHICH COULD CAUSE A BINDING STEERINGOPERATION DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING UPPERBUSHINGS OF STEERING COLUMN).

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    -

    Vehicles Affected

    865

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