Recall
Mercedes Benz L1317 — 88V104000
NHTSA ID
88V104000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
L1317
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1988-07-01
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
2,968
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Remedy
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.