1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 Recall

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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