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1985 Mercedes-Benz L1317 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.

    Possible Effects

    TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

    Action

    RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-02-01 - 1985-12-01

    Vehicles Affected

    2968

  2. 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

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