Vehicle recall 84V114000 · September 25, 1984
Mercedes-Benz L1113 and L1116
Some of the bolts attaching the brake assembly to the axle may fracture without warning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V114000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 1984
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 15, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 405
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
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 L1116 (1984): 1984
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