MERCEDES BENZ L1117 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | L1117 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-03-12 | 1985-02-20 | 1985-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1984-03-01 - 1985-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.
