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1984 Mercedes-Benz L1316 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

    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".

    Possible Effects

    Action

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1983-09-01 - 1983-11-01

    Vehicles Affected

    300

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