Wheels: rimRecall 80V-092 · 1980 Mercedes-Benz L1013

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 80V-092 covers 99 1980 Mercedes-Benz L1013 for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected991 model

ReportedJun 26, 1980Owners notified Jul 16, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V092000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AN INCORRECT RIM FLAP HAS BEEN INSTALLED WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING AND CAUSE A CHAFING CONDITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz L10131980

Built from July 1, 1979 to March 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.