Mercedes-benz Recall 78V202000: Tires
NHTSA recall 78V202000 · announced September 22, 1978 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. · 1,576 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT TIRE FLAPS WHICH ALLOW THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING. CHAFING AND POSSIBLE SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR CAN RESULT.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE PIECE TIRE RIM.SYSTEM: TIRE; TIRE FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE DURING VEHICLEOPERATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.