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1985 MERCEDES L1117 Recall - Campaign #85V020000

 
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1985 MERCEDES L1117 RECALL - #85V020000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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Vehicle 1985 MERCEDES L1117
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Manufactured between 3/1/1984 - 2/1/1985
Recalled on 2/26/1985
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owners Notified on 3/12/1985
# Affected 4,000
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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