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1981 MERCEDES L1116 Recall - Campaign #87V176000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1981 MERCEDES L1116 RECALL - #87V176000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION

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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Recall Details
Vehicle 1981 MERCEDES L1116
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 5/1/1983
Recalled on 11/24/1987
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owners Notified on 2/25/1988
# Affected 23,386
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
 
Description SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
Consequences WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
Corrective action REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
Notes SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC STEERING.
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