Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #85V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V020000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 4,000 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V020000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 1985-02-20T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:air systems:lines:metallic
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 4,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Reroute steel tube and/or replace, as necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hf64.duic_dwk5
NHTSA ID: 85V020000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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