1978 OSHKOSH B SERIES RECALL - #80V078000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM
THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A DEGRADED BRAKE EFFICIENCY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 OSHKOSH B SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1978 - 12/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/1980 |
| Influenced by |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/1980 |
| # Affected |
486 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM |
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| Description |
THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A DEGRADED BRAKE EFFICIENCY. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A COMPLETE NEW WEDGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1978 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1978 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
1978 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recall for STRUCTURE
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