Oshkosh Recall 80V078000: Service Brakes, Air, Drum

NHTSA recall 80V078000 · announced June 20, 1980 · filed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation · 486 units affected

The problem

THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A DEGRADED BRAKE EFFICIENCY.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A COMPLETE NEW WEDGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT AIR BRAKE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOPTHE VEHICLE. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT, ESPECIALLY IN SITUATIONS REQUIRING AMINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Oshkosh B Series
• 1979 Oshkosh B Series
• 1978 Oshkosh F Series
• 1979 Oshkosh F Series
• 1978 Oshkosh P Series
• 1979 Oshkosh P Series

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.