Mercedes Benz L1116 1974
Model L1116 made in 1974 by Mercedes Benz got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1974
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. |