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1977 Mercedes-Benz L1116 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

    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.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1977-06-01 - 1978-07-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1576

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