Mercedes Benz L1113, L1117, L1316, L1317 (1984-1985): Service brakes, air
Recall 85V020000 · Feb 20, 1985 · Freightliner Corp.
4,000
vehicles affected
4,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V020000
- Date
- Feb 20, 1985
- Maker
- Freightliner Corp.
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Supply > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 1984-1985
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | L1113 | 1984-1985 |
| Mercedes Benz | L1117 | 1984-1985 |
| Mercedes Benz | L1316 | 1984-1985 |
| Mercedes Benz | L1317 | 1984-1985 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V020000?
4 models: Mercedes Benz L1113 (1984-1985), Mercedes Benz L1117 (1984-1985), Mercedes Benz L1316 (1984-1985) and 1 more, about 4,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V020000?
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.