Defect Description For Recall
Slot In Steering Drag Link To Allow For ClaMPIng Of The Ball Joint May Not Be Fully Closed By The Ball Joint Thread.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
L1113
Year
1974
Recall Campaign Number
87V176000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon
Effect Of Defect
Water May Enter The Drag Link And Result In Corrosionwhich Lowers Strength Of Drag Link Making It Subject To Fracture.
Fix Defect
Replace Drag Link If Opening Exist; Also, Threaded StUD Of Ball Joint Has Been Extended For Complete Closure Of The Slot.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
19830501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23386
Date Owners Notified
19880225
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19871117