MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1980-06-26.
Recall campaignNHTSA 80V092000
Wheels: rim
Component
Wheels: rim
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
99
Reported to NHTSA
1980-06-26
Owners notified
1980-07-16
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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