L1117: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	85V020000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	MERCEDES BENZ
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	L1117
Model Year:	1985
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Manufacturered:	19840301 - 19850201
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	4000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	19850312
Recall Initiated By:	19850312
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Report Received Date:	19850220
Record Creation Date:	19850226
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.

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