Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-020 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 85V-020 covers 4,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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
REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FULL AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.
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 March 1, 1984 to February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.