Vehicle recall 78V202000 · September 22, 1978
Mercedes-Benz L1113 and L1116
The involved vehicles were equipped with incorrect tire flaps which allow the inner tube to protrude through the rim valve opening.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles were equipped with incorrect tire flaps which allow the inner tube to protrude through the rim valve opening. Chafing and possible sudden loss of air can result.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace tire flaps free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a three piece tire rim.system: tire; tire flap.consequences of defect: a sudden loss of air from the tire during vehicleoperation could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V202000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 1978
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 14, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,576
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires
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 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Mercedes-Benz L1116 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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