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OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V176000

Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Reported Nov 17, 1987 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Summary

SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.

Consequence

WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.

Remedy

REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC STEERING.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1983 Mercedes Benz L11131983 Mercedes Benz L11161983 Mercedes Benz L13161983 Mercedes Benz L10131982 Mercedes Benz L11161982 Mercedes Benz L10131982 Mercedes Benz L11131982 Mercedes Benz L13161981 Mercedes Benz L11161981 Mercedes Benz L11131981 Mercedes Benz L13161981 Mercedes Benz L10131980 Mercedes Benz L13161980 Mercedes Benz L11131980 Mercedes Benz L10131980 Mercedes Benz L11161979 Mercedes Benz L11161979 Mercedes Benz L10131979 Mercedes Benz L11131979 Mercedes Benz L13161978 Mercedes Benz L11161978 Mercedes Benz L10131978 Mercedes Benz L13161978 Mercedes Benz L11131977 Mercedes Benz L13161977 Mercedes Benz L11131977 Mercedes Benz L10131977 Mercedes Benz L11161976 Mercedes Benz L13161976 Mercedes Benz L1113

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