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NHTSARecalled Feb 20, 1985 · #85V020000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice