Recalls for your 1982 Mercedes Benz L1316

Recalls for 1982 Mercedes Benz L1316

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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION


Posted on: 1987-11-24
Description
Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

Consequence
Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.

Corrective Action
Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.

Notes
System: steering drag linkvehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic steering.

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE


Posted on: 1983-08-03
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
All wheels including spare will be inspected.  The side ring or the complete rim will be replaced, as necessary.

Notes
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.