OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

80V092000

Wheels:rim

Reported Jun 26, 1980 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

Summary

AN INCORRECT RIM FLAP HAS BEEN INSTALLED WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING AND CAUSE A CHAFING CONDITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

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