Defect Description For Recall
Rear Axle Must Be Rerated From Its Present 21,200 Lbs. Gawr To 20,000 Lbs. As The MaximUM Load Carrying Capacity Of The Axle To Comply With Fmvss 121.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
L1317
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
88V104000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
Trucks Do Not Comply With Standard.
Fix Defect
Rerate Rear Axle To 20,000 Gawr.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19840201
End Of Manufacture
19851201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2968
Date Owners Notified
19890313
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19880701
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121