Mercedes-benz Recall 88V104000: Suspension, Rear
NHTSA recall 88V104000 · announced July 1, 1988 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 2,968 units affected
The problem
REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
The risk
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
What to do
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.
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.