Oshkosh V713 1979

Model V713 made in 1979 by Oshkosh got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
81V137000OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1979 to 09/01/1981V (Vehicle)12910/30/1981MFROSHKOSH CORPORATION11/06/198112/01/1981
Defect SummaryThe parking brake linkage may not exert sufficient force to the parking brake system to hold the vehicle when parked on a slope.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryParking brake linkage kits will be made available to repair the defect.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: parking brakes; linkage.consequences of defect: if the parking brake fails to hold, unexpected vehiclemovement could cause property damage and personal injury.
STEERING - LINKAGES
82V083000OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1979 to 08/01/1982V (Vehicle)36808/25/1982MFROSHKOSH CORPORATION08/30/198209/10/1982
Defect SummaryThe steering pitman arm cross bolts on the involved vehicles may not have been sufficiently tightened to properly secure the arm to the steering gear shaft. the bolt may loosen further during continued vehicle operation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install the proper capscrew nut and washer to secure the arm cross bolt to the steering gear shaft. this will be performed free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: motor homes.system: steering; steering gear shaft.consequences of defect: partial disengagement of the pitman arm from thesteering gear shaft may cause the vehicle to wander off course, and an accidentmay result.