NHTSA Recall 88V197000
Filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1988-12-28. An estimated 82 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUE TO IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED PARKING BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, IN COLD WEATHER HIGH OIL BACK PRESSURE MAY OCCUR; WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED PARTIAL OR FULL RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE MAY AUTOMATICALLY OCCUR.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE,VEHICLE COULD ROLL DOWN THE INCLINE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A NEW HYDRAULIC HOSE AND FITTINGS TO ELIMINATE THE BACK PRESSURE FROM THE SIGNAL PORT WHICH WOULD PRECLUDE ANY FALSE SIGNAL TO THE PARKING BRAKE.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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