MERCEDES BENZ L1418 1982: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V069000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1418 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-07-25 | 1983-07-26 | 1983-08-03 |
Production Dates: 1982-06-01 - 1982-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DEFECT IS IN THE WHEEL RIM SIDE RING. THE WHEEL IS MADE UP OF A DISC AND RIM ASSEMBLY, SIDE RING AND LOCK RING. THE SIDE RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER COMPONENTS.
ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM SIDE RING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DUE TO THE IMPROPER SIZE OF THE SIDE RING, IT MAY SLIPOFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PERSONALINJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS DAMAGE WOULD RESULT FROM LOSS OF THE RIMPIECES.
