Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : L1013 | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19790701 - 19800301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V092000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800716 | Date Received by ODI: 19800626 | Date Added to Database: 19800808 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 99 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT RIM FLAP HAS BEEN INSTALLED WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING AND CAUSE A CHAFING CONDITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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