Mercedes Benz L1113 1974

Model L1113 made in 1974 by Mercedes Benz got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
87V176000FREIGHTLINER CORP. to 05/01/1983V (Vehicle)2338602/25/1988MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.11/17/198711/24/1987
Defect SummarySlot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
Consequence SummaryWater may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.
Corrective SummaryReplace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.
NotesSystem: steering drag linkvehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic steering.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
75V068000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. V (Vehicle)86504/24/1975MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.04/29/197510/12/1979
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NotesMercedesbenz 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).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
75V005000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. V (Vehicle)74901/06/1975MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.01/09/197510/12/1979
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NotesMercedes campaign no not available.possibility of failure of the front outerwheel bearing caused by shipping damage.this damage may cause a bindingcondition of the front wheels causing a slight pull of the vehicle to eitherside under extreme load and driving conditions.(correct by inspecting andreplacing bearings where necessary).