Mercedes Benz L1116 1982
Model L1116 made in 1982 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, wheels.
Model 1982
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. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE | ||||||||||||||||
83V069000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 06/01/1982 to 12/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 20 | 07/25/1983 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 07/26/1983 | 08/03/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The defect is in the wheel rim side ring. the wheel is made up of a disc and rim assembly, side ring and lock ring. the side ring may have been improperly sized with respect to the other components. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | All wheels including spare will be inspected. the side ring or the complete rim will be replaced, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; wheel rim side ring.consequences of defect: due to the improper size of the side ring, it may slipoff during vehicle operation. this could result in a vehicle accident, personalinjury and property damage. this damage would result from loss of the rimpieces. |