Recall
Mercedes Benz L1013 — 80V092000
NHTSA ID
80V092000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
L1013
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1980-06-26
Component
WHEELS:RIM
Units Affected
99
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.