MERCEDES BENZ L1117 1984: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1117 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-07-20 | 1984-07-09 | 1984-08-06 |
Production Dates: 1984-04-01 - 1984-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 428
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BECAUSE THE AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, THE AIR HOSE, WHICH FITS ON TOP OF THE CHAMBERS, COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BODY.
AIR CHAMBERS WILL BE REPOSITIONED IN ORDER TO LOWER THE FITTINGS. IN ADDITION, AXLE STOPS WILL BE INSTALLED "WITH THE EXCEPTION OF VEHICLES WITH 5900 MM WHEEL BASE" IN ORDER TO ENSURE MINIMUM UPWARD TRAVEL OF THE AXLE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FITTINGS COULD BREAK AND REAR BRAKES COULD FAIL WITHOUTDRIVER KNOWLEDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCCIDENT AND INJURY.
