OSHKOSH F SERIES 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V078000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | F SERIES | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-05-30 | 1980-06-20 | 1980-07-29 |
Production Dates: 1978-03-01 - 1979-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 486
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A DEGRADED BRAKE EFFICIENCY.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A COMPLETE NEW WEDGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
