MERCEDES BENZ L1113 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

MERCEDES BENZ L1113 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of MERCEDES BENZ L1113 recalls and defective parts found on MERCEDES BENZ L1113 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the MERCEDES BENZ L1113 manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For MERCEDES BENZ L1113

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1973-1983 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION Recall
1973-1983 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION Units affected: 23386	FREIGHTLINER CORP. Report Date: 1987-11-17
Summary: SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
1984-1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1984-1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 4000	FREIGHTLINER CORP. Report Date: 1985-02-20
Summary: A STEEL TUBE THAT DELIVERS AIR TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE CHAMBER CAN CONTACT THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED CONTACT CAN WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE, CAUSING AIR PRESSURE TO BE LOST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED BRAKING CAPABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.
1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Recall
1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Units affected: 405	FREIGHTLINER CORP. Report Date: 1984-09-25
Summary: SOME OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE AXLE MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. IF ONE OR MORE OF THESE BOLTS FRACTURE, IT MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY DAMAGE AND BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS ON THE REAR AXLE.
1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Recall
1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Units affected: 428	FREIGHTLINER CORP. Report Date: 1984-07-09
Summary: BECAUSE THE AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, THE AIR HOSE, WHICH FITS ON TOP OF THE CHAMBERS, COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BODY.
1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 WHEELS:MULTI PIECE Recall
1982 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	WHEELS:MULTI PIECE Units affected: 20	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. Report Date: 1983-07-26
Summary: 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.
1977-1978 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 TIRES Recall
1977-1978 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	TIRES Units affected: 1576	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. Report Date: 1978-09-22
Summary: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT TIRE FLAPS WHICH ALLOW THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING. CHAFING AND POSSIBLE SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR CAN RESULT.
1975-1976 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST Recall
1975-1976 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST Units affected: 449	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. Report Date: 1977-04-19
Summary: AN AIR LEAK COULD DEVELOP THROUGH THE PISTON SHAFT SEAL RING WHICH SEALS THE INSIDE OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER FROM THE ATMOSPHERE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST, NECESSITATING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE.
1973-1975 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1973-1975 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 865	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. Report Date: 1975-04-29
Summary:
1974-1975 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Recall
1974-1975 MERCEDES BENZ L1113	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Units affected: 749	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. Report Date: 1975-01-09
Summary: