1984 MERCEDES L1113 RECALL - #84V081000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM : CHAMBER
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 MERCEDES L1113 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1984 - 6/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
8/6/1984 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/1984 |
| # Affected |
428 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1984 MERCEDES L1113 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1984 MERCEDES L1113 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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