1985 Mercedes Benz L1317 Recalls
All 1985 Mercedes Benz L1317 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.July 13th, 1988
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Date
July 13th, 1988
July 13th, 1988
Units Effected
2,968
2,968
NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V104000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: March 13th, 1989
Defect Summary:
REAR AXLE MUST BE RERATED FROM ITS PRESENT 21,200 LBS. GAWR TO 20,000 LBS. AS THE MAXIMUM LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE AXLE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121. Consequence Summary:
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD. Corrective Summary:
RERATE REAR AXLE TO 20,000 GAWR. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE/FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 14 BRAKE CHAMBERS ONTHE REAR AXLE.
February 26th, 1985
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
February 26th, 1985
February 26th, 1985
Units Effected
4,000
4,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V020000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: March 12th, 1985
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. Corrective Summary:
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.
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