Vehicle recall 84V081000 · July 9, 1984
Mercedes-Benz L1113 and L1117
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V081000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 9, 1984
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 20, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 428
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz L1113 (1984): 1984
- Mercedes-Benz L1117 (1984): 1984
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