OSHKOSH V814 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V116000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | V814 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-08-04 | 1986-08-07 | 1986-09-08 |
Production Dates: 1985-10-01 - 1986-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 77
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES COULD SEPARATE FROM THEIR END FITTINGS DUE TO SILVER BRAZING PROCESS USED TO JOIN INSERT TUBE TO THE FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF A BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, BRAKING CAPACITY AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES; ALSO CHANGE BRAZING PROCESS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
