Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

80V092000

ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Reported1980-06-26Affected99 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Mercedes Benz