Mercedes Benz L1013 1980

Model L1013 made in 1980 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, wheels.

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
87V176000	FREIGHTLINER CORP.	to 05/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	23386	02/25/1988	MFR	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.	11/17/1987	11/24/1987
Defect Summary	Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
Consequence Summary	Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.
Corrective Summary	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.
WHEELS - RIM
80V092000	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.	from 07/01/1979 to 03/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	99	07/16/1980	MFR	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.	06/26/1980	08/08/1980
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.