Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #83V137000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V137000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 300 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:BRAKE CHAMBER, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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".

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V137000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1983-12-22T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency parking brake:air:brake chamber

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rdm7-a5wa~5zwu

NHTSA ID: 83V137000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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