MERCEDES BENZ L1316 1980: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V176000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1316 | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-02-25 | 1987-11-17 | 1987-11-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23386
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC STEERING.
