1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 84V081000 on 08/05/1984
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1984 - 05/31/1984
- Affected:
- 428
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 84V114000 on 10/08/1984
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1983 - 06/30/1984
- Affected:
- 405
- Defect:
- Some of the bolts attaching the brake assembly to the axle may fracture without warning. if one or more of these bolts fracture, it may result in rear brake assembly damage and brake ineffectiveness on the rear axle.
- Correction:
- The three long bolts in each brake assembly will be inspected for a code number, and bolts will be replaced at no charge to the owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; air brake assembly.consequences of defect: if the rear brakes fail, an accident may occur,particularly in circumstances requiring minimum stopping distance.
- Campaign:
- 85V020000 on 02/25/1985
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1984 - 01/31/1985
- Affected:
- 4,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavyduty trucks equipped with full air brakes.system: air brakes.
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