Mercedes-benz Recall 80V092000: Wheels, Rim
NHTSA recall 80V092000 · announced June 26, 1980 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. · 99 units affected
The problem
AN INCORRECT RIM FLAP HAS BEEN INSTALLED WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING AND CAUSE A CHAFING CONDITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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.