Vehicle recall 77V055000 · April 19, 1977
Mercedes-Benz L1113 and L1116
An air leak could develop through the piston shaft seal ring which seals the inside of the brake booster from the atmosphere.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; piston shaft seal.consequences of defect: brake malfunction, requiring an increase in brake pedalpressure, could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V055000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 19, 1977
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 15, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 449
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz L1113 (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
- Mercedes-Benz L1116 (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
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