| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : L1113 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770601 - 19780701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V202000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780914 | Date Received by ODI: 19780922 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: TIRES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1576 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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