NHTSA recall 83V069000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 83V069000 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Reported | 1983-07-26 |
| Owners notified | 1983-07-25 |
| Component | WHEELS:MULTI PIECE |
| Units potentially affected | 20 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.
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.
| 1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1013 | Built 1982-06-01 to 1982-12-01. |
|---|---|
| 1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 | Built 1982-06-01 to 1982-12-01. |
| 1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1116 | Built 1982-06-01 to 1982-12-01. |
| 1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1316 | Built 1982-06-01 to 1982-12-01. |
| 1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1418 | Built 1982-06-01 to 1982-12-01. |
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