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.