MERCEDES BENZ L1317 1985: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V104000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1317 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-03-13 | 1988-07-01 | 1988-07-13 |
Production Dates: 1984-02-01 - 1985-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2968
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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.
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.
