NHTSA recall 85V020000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mercedes Benz L1113 and 3 more
Reported Feb 20, 19854,000 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built Mar 1, 1984 – Feb 1, 1985
The 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.
The remedy
Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary.