Vehicle Recall Archive for 1985 MERCEDES BENZ

Record ID	30698
Campaign Number	85V020000
Make of Vehicle	MERCEDES BENZ
Model of Vehicle	L1317
Year	1985
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect 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.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect	REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Manufacturers	FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Start of Manufacture	19840301
End of Manufacture	19850201
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	4000
Date Owners Notified	19850312
Initiated By	MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19850220
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard

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