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Mercedes-Benz L1113 Recall 84V081: Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber

NHTSA campaign 84V081, reported July 9, 1984, 428 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V081FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FITTINGS COULD BREAK AND REAR BRAKES COULD FAIL WITHOUTDRIVER KNOWLEDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCCIDENT AND INJURY.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz L11131984
Mercedes-Benz L11171984