Campaigns on record across the Mercedes L1116 (1973–1984), from Transport Canada and, tagged NHTSA, the United States. Pick a model year for the Canadian listing, and check your VIN with Mercedes to confirm which apply.
THE STEERING DRAG LINK HAS AN END THAT IS SLOTTED TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF BALL JOINT. IN SOME CASES THE SLOT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD. THIS COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSION AND WEAKENING OF THE DRAG LINK. A FRACTURED DRAG LINK COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: DRAG LINK WILL EITHER BE REPLACED OR INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY DEPENDING UPON DRAG LINK SPECIFICATIONS.
1988011 · 636 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1983 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
SLOT IN STEERING DRAG LINK TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING OF THE BALL JOINT MAY NOT BE FULLY CLOSED BY THE BALL JOINT THREAD.
WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE.
REPLACE DRAG LINK IF OPENING EXIST; ALSO, THREADED STUD OF BALL JOINT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF THE SLOT.
87V176000 · 23,386 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1983 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
THE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE SPIDERS TO THE FLANGES OF THE DRIVE AXLE MAY BREAK IN SERVICE. FAILURE OF THESE BOLTS COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY.
1984144 · 40 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1984 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
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.
THE THREE LONG BOLTS IN EACH BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR A CODE NUMBER, AND BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
84V114000 · 405 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1984 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
THE WHEEL RIM SIDE RING ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MATCHED DURING PRODUCTION THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SIDE RING MAY COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REULTING IN POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR PORPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE LOSS OF THE TIM PIECES.
1983057 · 78 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1983 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
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.
ALL WHEELS INCLUDING SPARE WILL BE INSPECTED. THE SIDE RING OR THE COMPLETE RIM WILL BE REPLACED, AS NECESSARY.
83V069000 · 20 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1982 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
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.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
78V202000 · 1,576 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1978 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
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.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
77V055000 · 449 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1976 mercedes benz l1116 recalls
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