Oshkosh F Series 1979
Model F Series made in 1979 by Oshkosh got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V078000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 03/01/1978 to 12/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 486 | 05/30/1980 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 06/20/1980 | 07/29/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front brake assemblies installed on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled. this defect will result in a degraded brake efficiency. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V150000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 01/01/1979 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 58 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 11/19/1985 | 12/02/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The air system service relay supply line on the #2 axle is incorrectly installed into the front air system reservoir. consequence of defect: if front service brakes were to fail, the secondary, or emergency braking system for the #2 axle, would not work. this would lead to a complete loss of braking capability which may cause an accident. corrective action. reinstall the air hoses into the rear air system reservoir. | |||||||||||||||
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| Notes | System: brakes, emergency air. vehicle description: heavy-duty f series trucks equipped with a 72 inch rearwalking beam suspension. | |||||||||||||||