MERCEDES BENZ L1013 1980: WHEELS:RIM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V092000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1013 | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-07-16 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-08-08 |
Production Dates: 1979-07-01 - 1980-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 99
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
AN INCORRECT RIM FLAP HAS BEEN INSTALLED WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING AND CAUSE A CHAFING CONDITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
