1980 MERCEDES L1013 RECALL - #80V092000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 MERCEDES L1013 |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1979 - 3/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
8/8/1980 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/16/1980 |
| # Affected |
99 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 MERCEDES L1013 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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