Vehicle recall 87V176000 · November 17, 1987
Mercedes-Benz L1013, L1113 and 2 more models
Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
- Consequence
- Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.
- Remedy
- Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.
- Notes
- System: steering drag linkvehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic steering.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V176000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 17, 1987
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 25, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,386
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
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 L1013 (1973-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Mercedes-Benz L1113 (1973-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Mercedes-Benz L1116 (1973-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
- Mercedes-Benz L1316 (1973-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
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