Mercedes Benz L1316 1984
Model L1316 made in 1984 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, 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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| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V137000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1983 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 03/20/1984 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/22/1983 | 01/12/1984 | 571 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Brakes may require excessive time to release after brake application. a second defect is reduced holding power of the parking/emergency brakes due to entry of water in the rear brake chambers. excessive release time does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will modify the vehicle by installing a quick release valve in the brake air system and by substitution of a stiffer brake pedal return spring. rear brake chambers will be exchanged or modified, depending on the chamber make, to prevent water entry. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks; four wheel models.system: service brakes; parking brakes; air valve, pedal, brake chambers.consequences of defect: failure of the service brakes to release reduces drivercontrol over vehicle and may result in an accident. failure of theparking/emergency brakes may allow a parked vehicle to move without warning,possibly causing an accident and personal 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. | |||||||||||||||