NHTSA recall 85V020000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V020000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-02-20 |
| Owners notified | 1985-03-12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 4000 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.
| 1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1113 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
| 1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1117 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
| 1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1117 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
| 1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1316 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
| 1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1316 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
| 1984 MERCEDES BENZ L1317 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
| 1985 MERCEDES BENZ L1317 | Built 1984-03-01 to 1985-02-01. |
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