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1984 Mercedes-Benz L1117 Recalls

  1. Recall 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.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-03-01 - 1985-02-01

    Vehicles Affected

    4000

  2. Recall 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.

    Possible Effects

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-04-01 - 1984-06-01

    Vehicles Affected

    428

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