1978 MERCEDES L1113 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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 MERCEDES L1113 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1978 MERCEDES L1113 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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