MERCEDES BENZ L1317 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V020000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ L1317 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

Summary

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.

Remedy

REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.