NHTSA Recall 84V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V081000; Date: Jul. 9, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Mercedes Benz L1113; 1984 Mercedes Benz L1117
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 428
Recall Summary:
Because the air brake chambers are located above the rear axle housing, the air hose, which fits on top of the chambers, could come in contact with the underside of the body.
How to Fix:
Air chambers will be repositioned in order to lower the fittings. In addition, axle stops will be installed (with the exception of vehicles with 5900 mm wheel base) in order to ensure minimum upward travel of the axle.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with air brakes. System: service brakes; air brake chambers. Consequences of defect: fittings could break and rear brakes could fail withoutdriver knowledge, possibly resulting in an acccident and injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 20, 1984
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