1988 OSHKOSH V815 RECALL - #88V197000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 OSHKOSH V815 |
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| Manufacturer |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1988 - 12/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
1/4/1989 |
| Influenced by |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/23/1988 |
| # Affected |
82 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE,VEHICLE COULD ROLL DOWN THE INCLINE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |
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