Suspension: rearRecall 88V-104 · 1984–1986 Mercedes-Benz L1317
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 88V-104 covers 2,968 1984–1986 Mercedes-Benz L1317 for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
The risk
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
The fix
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1984 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.