1984 Mercedes Benz L1316
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Mercedes Benz L1316. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1984 Mercedes Benz L1316. Newest first.
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…
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".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
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