Recall 85V170000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Defect in 1977-1985 OSHKOSH V917
RECALL This recall affects up to 430 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V170000 |
| Manufacturer | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 430 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 OSHKOSH V917, 1977 OSHKOSH V715, 1977 OSHKOSH V1318, 1978 OSHKOSH V917, 1978 OSHKOSH V1318, 1978 OSHKOSH V715, 1979 OSHKOSH V917, 1979 OSHKOSH V1318, 1979 OSHKOSH V715, 1980 OSHKOSH V917, 1980 OSHKOSH V1318, 1980 OSHKOSH V715, 1981 OSHKOSH V917, 1981 OSHKOSH V1318, 1981 OSHKOSH V715, 1982 OSHKOSH V917, 1982 OSHKOSH V1318, 1982 OSHKOSH V715, 1983 OSHKOSH V917, 1983 OSHKOSH V1318, 1983 OSHKOSH V715, 1984 OSHKOSH V917, 1984 OSHKOSH V715, 1984 OSHKOSH V1318, 1985 OSHKOSH V715, 1985 OSHKOSH V917, 1985 OSHKOSH V1318
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Defect Description
AN ERROR IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE BRAKE AIR LINE RESULTED IN CONNECTING THE FRONT AND REAR AIR BRAKE SUPPLY TANKS IN SERIES WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN THEM. IF AN AIR LEAK DEVELOPS IN EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, BOTH TANKS WOULD BE DEPLETED OF AIR CAUSING BOTH BRAKE SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TRUCK WITHOUT INDEPENDENT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS IS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS, WHICH PROVIDES SUCH A SYSTEM TO REDUCE HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS.
Remedy
REWORK PLUMBING FOR BRAKE LINES TO ENABLE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMS TO BE INDEPENDENTLY FILLED AND PROTECTED FROM REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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