1982 MERCEDES L1116 RECALL - #83V069000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : MULTI PIECE
THE DEFECT IS IN THE WHEEL RIM SIDE RING. THE WHEEL IS MADE UP OF A DISC AND RIM ASSEMBLY, SIDE RING AND LOCK RING. THE SIDE RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER COMPONENTS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 MERCEDES L1116 |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1982 - 12/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
8/3/1983 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/25/1983 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE |
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| Description |
THE DEFECT IS IN THE WHEEL RIM SIDE RING. THE WHEEL IS MADE UP OF A DISC AND RIM ASSEMBLY, SIDE RING AND LOCK RING. THE SIDE RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER COMPONENTS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM SIDE RING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DUE TO THE IMPROPER SIZE OF THE SIDE RING, IT MAY SLIPOFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PERSONALINJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS DAMAGE WOULD RESULT FROM LOSS OF THE RIMPIECES. |
| See also |
1982 MERCEDES L1116 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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