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1979 OSHKOSH V715

3 recalls, 0 complaints

85V170000 Dec 23, 1985
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
AN ERROR IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE BRAKE AIR LINE RESULTED IN CONNECTING THE FRONT AND REAR AIR BRAKE SUPPLY TANKS IN SERIES WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN THEM. IF AN AIR LEAK DEVELOPS IN EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, BOTH TANKS WOULD BE DEPLETED OF AIR CAUSING BOTH BRAKE ... Read more
Remedy
REWORK PLUMBING FOR BRAKE LINES TO ENABLE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMS TO BE INDEPENDENTLY FILLED AND PROTECTED FROM REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
430 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
82V083000 Aug 30, 1982
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM CROSS BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN FURTHER DURING CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER CAPSCREW NUT AND WASHER TO SECURE THE ARM CROSS BOLT TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
368 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
81V137000 Nov 6, 1981
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Defect Description
THE PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE.
Remedy
PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE KITS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE DEFECT.
129 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

OSHKOSH V715 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OSHKOSH V715 across all model years (1977, 1985).

16 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

OSHKOSH V715 - Year by Year

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1979 (current) 3 0
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