Recall
Mercedes Benz L1317 — 85V020000
NHTSA ID
85V020000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
L1317
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-02-20
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
4,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.