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1977 MERCEDES L1116 Recall - Campaign #78V202000

 
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1977 MERCEDES L1116 RECALL - #78V202000

RECALL FOR TIRES

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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Vehicle 1977 MERCEDES L1116
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Manufactured between 6/1/1977 - 7/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Owners Notified on 9/14/1978
# Affected 1,576
Recalled for TIRES
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE PIECE TIRE RIM.SYSTEM: TIRE; TIRE FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE DURING VEHICLEOPERATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1977 MERCEDES L1116 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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