Oshkosh Corporation | NHTSA Recall #85V170000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V170000 by Oshkosh Corporation. Includes 430 affected units, BRAKES:121 BRAKE SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An error in the installation of the brake air line resulted in connecting the front and rear air brake supply tanks in series without a check valve between them. If an air leak develops in either the front or rear brake system, both tanks would be depleted of air causing both brake systems to be inoperative. consequence of defect: a truck without independent front and rear brake systems is in noncompliance with fmvss 121, air brake systems, which provides such a system to reduce highway accidents.

Corrective Action

Rework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V170000
Manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
Report Received Date: 1985-12-23T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:121 brake system
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 430

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: An error in the installation of the brake air line resulted in connecting the front and rear air brake supply tanks in series without a check valve between them. If an air leak develops in either the front or rear brake system, both tanks would be depleted of air causing both brake systems to be inoperative. consequence of defect: a truck without independent front and rear brake systems is in noncompliance with fmvss 121, air brake systems, which provides such a system to reduce highway accidents.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Rework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c933-q2g9.5pm3
NHTSA ID: 85V170000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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