Mercedes Benz L1117
Model L1117 made by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1984
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V081000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 04/01/1984 to 06/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 428 | 07/20/1984 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 07/09/1984 | 08/06/1984 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V020000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 03/01/1984 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 4000 | 03/12/1985 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 02/20/1985 | 02/26/1985 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavyduty trucks equipped with full air brakes.system: air brakes. | |||||||||||||||