Recall
Mercedes Benz L1116 — 77V055000
NHTSA ID
77V055000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
L1116
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1977-04-19
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Units Affected
449
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.