Mercedes-benz Recall 85V020000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 85V020000 · announced February 20, 1985 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 4,000 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Mercedes-benz L1113
• 1985 Mercedes-benz L1113
• 1984 Mercedes-benz L1117
• 1985 Mercedes-benz L1117
• 1984 Mercedes-benz L1316
• 1985 Mercedes-benz L1316
• 1984 Mercedes-benz L1317
• 1985 Mercedes-benz L1317

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.