Recall 78V202000
Tires — Mercedes Benz · reported 22 Sep 1978 · 1,576 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TIRE FLAPS FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE PIECE TIRE RIM.SYSTEM: TIRE; TIRE FLAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE DURING VEHICLEOPERATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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