Mercedes Benz 1984–1985 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled February 20, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V020000 · Mercedes Benz
Remedy
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Units
4,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Product
Mercedes Benz L1113 · Mercedes Benz L1117 · Mercedes Benz L1316 · Mercedes Benz L1317
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →