NHTSA Recall 88V104000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1988-07-01. An estimated 2,968 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
Risk
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
What the manufacturer will do
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.
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