NHTSA Recall 85V150000
Filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1985-11-19. An estimated 58 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES, EMERGENCY AIR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY F SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 72 INCH REARWALKING BEAM SUSPENSION.