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NHTSARecalled Jul 9, 1984 · #84V081000

BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice