1976 MERCEDES L1116 RECALL - #77V055000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST
AN AIR LEAK COULD DEVELOP THROUGH THE PISTON SHAFT SEAL RING WHICH SEALS THE INSIDE OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST, NECESSITATING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 MERCEDES L1116 |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/15/1977 |
| # Affected |
449 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
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| Description |
AN AIR LEAK COULD DEVELOP THROUGH THE PISTON SHAFT SEAL RING WHICH SEALS THE INSIDE OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST, NECESSITATING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PISTON SHAFT SEAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE MALFUNCTION, REQUIRING AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDALPRESSURE, COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1976 MERCEDES L1116 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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