1981 MERCEDES L1113 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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 MERCEDES L1113 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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