Vehicle recall 83V137000 · December 22, 1983

1984 Mercedes-Benz L1316

Brakes may require excessive time to release after brake application.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Brakes may require excessive time to release after brake application. A second defect is reduced holding power of the parking/emergency brakes due to entry of water in the rear brake chambers. Excessive release time does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
Remedy: Dealer will modify the vehicle by installing a quick release valve in the brake air system and by substitution of a stiffer brake pedal return spring. Rear brake chambers will be exchanged or modified, depending on the chamber make, to prevent water entry.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks; four wheel models.system: service brakes; parking brakes; air valve, pedal, brake chambers.consequences of defect: failure of the service brakes to release reduces drivercontrol over vehicle and may result in an accident. Failure of theparking/emergency brakes may allow a parked vehicle to move without warning,possibly causing an accident and personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V137000
Reported to NHTSA: December 22, 1983
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: March 20, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 300
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Driveline › Air › Chamber

Recall 83V137000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mercedes-Benz L1316 (1984): 1984

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