NHTSA Recall 85V020000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1985-02-20. An estimated 4,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.
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