Mercedes Benz L1113 1977
Model L1113 made in 1977 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, tires.
Model 1977
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V202000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 06/01/1977 to 07/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 1576 | 09/14/1978 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 09/22/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||