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=== Army Vehicles with Asbestos ===

All military vehicles manufactured before the early 1980s contained asbestos in brake pads, clutches, gaskets, heating systems, and engine components. Documented vehicles include:

* '''M48/M60 Patton tanks''' - Engine and exhaust manifold insulation, transmission and brake linings
* '''M1 Abrams''' (early versions) - Various heat-resistant components
* '''M113 Armored Personnel Carriers'''
* '''M109 Self-Propelled Howitzers'''
* Jeeps, trucks, ambulances, and buses

[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/veterans-mesothelioma-claims-need-to-know/ Vehicle mechanics who performed brake and clutch work] faced particularly high exposure as these repairs released concentrated asbestos fibers directly into the breathing zone.