MERCEDES BENZ L1116 1984: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V114000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1116 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-10-15 | 1984-09-25 | 1984-10-09 |
Production Dates: 1983-12-01 - 1984-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 405
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SOME OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE AXLE MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. IF ONE OR MORE OF THESE BOLTS FRACTURE, IT MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY DAMAGE AND BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS ON THE REAR AXLE.
THE THREE LONG BOLTS IN EACH BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR A CODE NUMBER, AND BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR BRAKES FAIL, AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR,PARTICULARLY IN CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.
