1979 Mercedes Benz L1113 Recalls

All 1979 Mercedes Benz L1113 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

November 24th, 1987
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Recall Date
November 24th, 1987
Units Effected
23,386
NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V176000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: February 25th, 1988

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.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC STEERING.

Recall Comments

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