MERCEDES BENZ R 1978: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : R | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1975-03-01 - 1978-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 78V031000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1978-08-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1978-02-09 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 33000 | ||
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Summary:
THE TEE BRACKET, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE BOGIE, MAY FAIL DUE TO VIBRATION BROUGHT ON BY ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. BRACKET FAILURE WOULD LEAVE THE TEE BRACKET UNSUPPORTED AND CAUSE BROKEN HOSE CONNECTOR FITTINGS. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED VERSION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGHWAY BOGIES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TEE BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE SPRING EMERGENCY BRAKESCOULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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