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Link: connectionRecall 87V-176 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 87V-176 covers 23,386 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected23,3864 models
ReportedNov 17, 1987Owners notified Feb 25, 1988
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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

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

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz L10131973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Mercedes-Benz L11131973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Mercedes-Benz L11161973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Mercedes-Benz L13161973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Built to May 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.