NHTSA Campaign 95V020000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:GOVERNOR
Issued by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION · Reported Feb 9, 1995 · 22 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AIR COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR SENSING LINE DOES NOT SENSE BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEM RESERVOIR PRESSURE. A FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM AIR LEAK WILL NOT BE SENSED BY THE GOVERNOR AND THE COMPRESSOR WILL FAIL TO RESUPPLY THE FRONT AIR SYSTEM CAUSING A REDUCTION OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ONE WAY CHECK VALVE IN THE INLET AIR LINE TO THE REAR SERVICE TANK AND A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE WILL BE ADDED TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO SENSE BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEM RESERVOIR PRESSURE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | VC26RD | 1994 | 22 |
| OSHKOSH | VC26RR | 1994 | 22 |
| OSHKOSH | VC29RD | 1994 | 22 |
| OSHKOSH | VC29RR | 1994 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V020000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.