Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V020000

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

FREIGHTLINER CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-02-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V020000

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,000
Reported to NHTSA
1985-02-20
Owners notified
1985-03-12

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ L11131985 1984
MERCEDES BENZ L11171985 1984
MERCEDES BENZ L13161985 1984
MERCEDES BENZ L13171985 1984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.