NHTSA Recall 83V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V137000; Date: Dec. 22, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Mercedes Benz L1316
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air:chamber
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 300
Recall Summary:
Brakes may require excessive time to release after brake application. A second defect is reduced holding power of the parking/emergency brakes due to entry of water in the rear brake chambers. Excessive release time does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
How to Fix:
Dealer will modify the vehicle by installing a quick release valve in the brake air system and by substitution of a stiffer brake pedal return spring. Rear brake chambers will be exchanged or modified, depending on the chamber make, to prevent water entry.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks; four wheel models. System: service brakes; parking brakes; air valve, pedal, brake chambers. Consequences of defect: failure of the service brakes to release reduces drivercontrol over vehicle and may result in an accident. Failure of theparking/emergency brakes may allow a parked vehicle to move without warning,possibly causing an accident and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1984
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