Oshkosh F Series 1985
Model F Series made in 1985 by Oshkosh got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1985
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 - SUPPLY | ||||||||||||||||
90V075000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 01/01/1985 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 104 | 04/12/1990 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 04/16/1990 | 04/30/1990 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Air brakes may not meet the release time requirements of fmvss 121. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | There may be a slight front axle brake drag and trucks would not comply with fmvss 121. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace parts and re-work system to correct air brake release time. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: air brakes - fmvss 121.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks equipped with 18,000 lbs. capacity front axle and s-cam type brakes. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
85V022000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 05/01/1983 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 383 | 02/25/1985 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 03/01/1985 | 03/11/1985 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Looseness may develop at the attachment (ball joint) of the drag link to the steering arm due to an insufficiently tightened retaining nut. this can wear the steering arm hole. consequence of defect: steering looseness could cause handling difficulty which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Replace drag link ball stud if wear is observed and/or torque to specification. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavyduty trucks equipped with integral steering. system: steering/drag link. |