Mercedes-benz Recall 83V069000: Wheels, Multi Piece

NHTSA recall 83V069000 · announced July 26, 1983 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. · 20 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

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.