Drum: chamberRecall 84V-081 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 84V-081 covers 428 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a drum: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BECAUSE THE AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, THE AIR HOSE, WHICH FITS ON TOP OF THE CHAMBERS, COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BODY.
The fix
AIR CHAMBERS WILL BE REPOSITIONED IN ORDER TO LOWER THE FITTINGS. IN ADDITION, AXLE STOPS WILL BE INSTALLED (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF VEHICLES WITH 5900 MM WHEEL BASE) IN ORDER TO ENSURE MINIMUM UPWARD TRAVEL OF THE AXLE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FITTINGS COULD BREAK AND REAR BRAKES COULD FAIL WITHOUTDRIVER KNOWLEDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCCIDENT AND INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1984 to June 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.