MERCEDES BENZ L1319 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V105000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1319 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-08-25 | 1986-08-05 | 1986-08-18 |
Production Dates: 1986-02-01 - 1986-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 850
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SEALANT USED ON ROUGH ALUMINUM GOVERNOR HOUSING OF CERTAIN FUEL INJECTION PUMPS COULD PENETRATE THROUGH THE BUSHING WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GETS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND GETS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS CAUSE THE SHAFT TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE SHAFT BINDS IN THE BUSHING AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE SHAFT FROM RETURNING TO LOW IDLE POSITION WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, IT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.
SYSTEM: ENGINE GOVERNOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OM 366 LA ENGINES.
