Mercedes Benz L1013, L1113, L1116, L1316 (1973-1983): Steering
Recall 87V176000 · Nov 17, 1987 · Freightliner Corp.
23,386
vehicles affected
23,386
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 87V176000
- Date
- Nov 17, 1987
- Maker
- Freightliner Corp.
- Units affected
- 23,386
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Drag > Link > Connection
- Model years
- 1973-1983
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
What can happen
WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 44 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | L1013 | 1973-1983 |
| Mercedes Benz | L1113 | 1973-1983 |
| Mercedes Benz | L1116 | 1973-1983 |
| Mercedes Benz | L1316 | 1973-1983 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 87V176000?
4 models: Mercedes Benz L1013 (1973-1983), Mercedes Benz L1113 (1973-1983), Mercedes Benz L1116 (1973-1983) and 1 more, about 23,386 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 87V176000?
REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
What can happen?
WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.