Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
L1117
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
85V020000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Reroute Steel Tube And/Or Replace, As Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19840301
End Of Manufacture
19850201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4000
Date Owners Notified
19850312
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19850220