OSHKOSH V815 1988: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V197000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | V815 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-12-23 | 1988-12-28 | 1989-01-04 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1988-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 82
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THIS OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE,VEHICLE COULD ROLL DOWN THE INCLINE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY.
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.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
