Mercedes-benz Recall 87V176000: Steering, Linkages, Drag, Link, Connection
NHTSA recall 87V176000 · announced November 17, 1987 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 23,386 units affected
The problem
SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
The risk
WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
What to do
REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC STEERING.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1973 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1974 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1975 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1976 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1977 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1978 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1979 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1980 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1981 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1982 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1983 Mercedes-benz L1013
- 1973 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1974 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1975 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1976 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1977 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1978 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1979 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1980 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1981 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1982 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1983 Mercedes-benz L1113
- 1973 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1974 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1975 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1976 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1977 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1978 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1979 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1980 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1981 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1982 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1983 Mercedes-benz L1116
- 1973 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1974 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1975 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1976 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1977 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1978 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1979 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1980 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1981 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1982 Mercedes-benz L1316
- 1983 Mercedes-benz L1316
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.