1982 Mercedes Benz L1116
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 Mercedes Benz L1116. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1982 Mercedes Benz L1116. Newest first.
Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The defect IS in the wheel rim side ring. The wheel IS made up of a disc and rim assembly, side ring and lock ring. The side ring may have been improperly sized with respect to the other components.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All wheels including spare will be inspected. The side ring or the complete rim will be replaced, as necessary.
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