| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : L1317 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19840201 - 19851201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V104000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890313 | Date Received by ODI: 19880701 | Date Added to Database: 19880713 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2968 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121. |
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Consequence:
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
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