Make : OSHKOSH | Model : F SERIES | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19790101 - 19851101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V150000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851119 | Date Added to Database: 19851202 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 58 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AIR SYSTEM SERVICE RELAY SUPPLY LINE ON THE #2 AXLE IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED INTO THE FRONT AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES WERE TO FAIL, THE SECONDARY, OR EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FOR THE #2 AXLE, WOULD NOT WORK. THIS WOULD LEAD TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION. REINSTALL THE AIR HOSES INTO THE REAR AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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