OSHKOSH F SERIES 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V150000

Make Model Year
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1979
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-11-19 1985-12-02

Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1985-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 58

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.