1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1316 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

83V137000 on 01/11/1984

Component:

Parking brake:driveline:air:chamber

Manufactured:

08/31/1983 - 10/31/1983

Affected:

300

Defect:

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".

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks; four wheel models.system: service brakes; parking brakes; air valve, pedal, brake chambers.consequences of defect: failure of the service brakes to release reduces drivercontrol over vehicle and may result in an accident. failure of theparking/emergency brakes may allow a parked vehicle to move without warning,possibly causing an accident and personal injury.

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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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