Defect Description For Recall
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”.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
L1316
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
83V137000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Driveline:Air:Chamber
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19830901
End Of Manufacture
19831101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
300
Date Owners Notified
19840320
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19831222
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571