Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #87V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V176000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 23,386 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Slot in steering drag link to allow for clamping of the ball joint may not be fully closed by the ball joint thread.

Corrective Action

Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V176000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1987-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 23,386

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: Water may enter the drag link and result in corrosionwhich lowers strength of drag link making it subject to fracture.

Corrective Action: Replace drag link if opening exist; also, threaded stud of ball joint has been extended for complete closure of the slot.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-562a-i9c6-zscf

NHTSA ID: 87V176000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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