NHTSA Campaign 85V150000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION · Reported Nov 19, 1985 · 58 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1979 58
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1980 58
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1981 58
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1982 58
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1983 58
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1984 58
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1985 58

Source: NHTSA Campaign 85V150000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.