MERCEDES BENZ L1116 1978: TIRES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V202000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1116 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-09-14 | 1978-09-22 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-06-01 - 1978-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1576
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT TIRE FLAPS WHICH ALLOW THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING. CHAFING AND POSSIBLE SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR CAN RESULT.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE PIECE TIRE RIM.SYSTEM: TIRE; TIRE FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE DURING VEHICLEOPERATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
