NHTSA recall campaign
78V202000
ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Reported1978-09-22Affected1,576 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT TIRE FLAPS WHICH ALLOW THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING. CHAFING AND POSSIBLE SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR CAN RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
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