Recall
Mercedes Benz L1113 — 84V081000
NHTSA ID
84V081000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
L1113
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1984-07-09
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Units Affected
428
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.