1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1117 Recalls (2)

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:: 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.