NHTSA recall 87V176000
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Mercedes Benz L1013 and 3 more
Reported Nov 17, 198723,386 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.
The defect
Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
The risk
Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.
The remedy
Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.