Service brakes, airRecall 84V-114 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 84V-114 covers 405 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE AXLE MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. IF ONE OR MORE OF THESE BOLTS FRACTURE, IT MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY DAMAGE AND BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS ON THE REAR AXLE.
The fix
THE THREE LONG BOLTS IN EACH BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR A CODE NUMBER, AND BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR BRAKES FAIL, AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR,PARTICULARLY IN CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.
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 December 1, 1983 to July 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.