NHTSA Recall 85V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V020000; Date: Feb. 20, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Mercedes Benz L1113; 1985 Mercedes Benz L1113; 1984 Mercedes Benz L1117; 1985 Mercedes Benz L1117; 1984 Mercedes Benz L1316; 1985 Mercedes Benz L1316; 1984 Mercedes Benz L1317; 1985 Mercedes Benz L1317
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,000
Recall Summary:
A steel tube that delivers air to the front axle air brake chamber can contact the front shock absorber. Consequence of defect: repeated contact can wear a hole in the tube, causing air pressure to be lost during brake application. This could result in impaired braking capability and an accident.
How to Fix:
Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavyduty trucks equipped with full air brakes. System: air brakes.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 12, 1985
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