1985 MERCEDES L1117 RECALL - #85V020000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 MERCEDES L1117 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1984 - 2/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/12/1985 |
| # Affected |
4,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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