NHTSA Recall 88V104000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V104000; Date: Jul. 1, 1988
Trucks do not comply with standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Mercedes Benz L1317; 1985 Mercedes Benz L1317; 1986 Mercedes Benz L1317
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,968
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Rerate rear axle to 20,000 gawr.
Recall Notes:
System: rear axle/fmvss 121. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with type 14 brake chambers onthe rear axle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 13, 1989
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