The 1984 Mercedes-Benz L1316 has two recalls, both affecting the braking system, with the more serious being a steel air delivery tube that can wear through from contact with the front shock absorber and bleed off brake pressure during a stop, potentially causing brake failure and a crash.
The second recall involves the parking brake spring chambers, which are installed inverted on certain vehicles. This orientation lets water collect inside the chamber, where it can freeze in cold weather and corrode internal components, degrading parking brake performance over time.
At a glance
What can fail
A steel tube carrying air to the front axle brake chamber can rub against the front shock absorber. Repeated contact wears a hole in the tube, causing air to escape during braking and potentially losing brake function.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake spring chambers are installed upside down, allowing water to collect inside. In winter, this water can freeze and cause corrosion, which may affect how the brakes work.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
