Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : L1013 | Year : 1974 |
Build Dates : - 19830501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V176000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880225 | Date Received by ODI: 19871117 | Date Added to Database: 19871124 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23386 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD. |
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Consequence:
WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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