1984 MERCEDES L1113 RECALL - #84V114000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 MERCEDES L1113 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1983 - 7/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
10/9/1984 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/15/1984 |
| # Affected |
405 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1984 MERCEDES L1113 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1984 MERCEDES L1113 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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