Oshkosh Recall 85V150000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 85V150000 · announced November 19, 1985 · filed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation · 58 units affected

The problem

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES, EMERGENCY AIR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY F SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 72 INCH REARWALKING BEAM SUSPENSION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Oshkosh F Series
• 1980 Oshkosh F Series
• 1981 Oshkosh F Series
• 1982 Oshkosh F Series
• 1983 Oshkosh F Series
• 1984 Oshkosh F Series
• 1985 Oshkosh F Series

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