1985 OSHKOSH V814 RECALL - #86V116000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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| Vehicle |
1985 OSHKOSH V814 |
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| Manufacturer |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1985 - 7/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
9/8/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/4/1986 |
| # Affected |
77 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES; ALSO CHANGE BRAZING PROCESS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |
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