Oshkosh V715 1982
Model V715 made in 1982 by Oshkosh got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1982
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 - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
85V170000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 01/01/1977 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 430 | 12/16/1985 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 12/23/1985 | 01/14/1986 | 573 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | An error in the installation of the brake air line resulted in connecting the front and rear air brake supply tanks in series without a check valve between them. if an air leak develops in either the front or rear brake system, both tanks would be depleted of air causing both brake systems to be inoperative. consequence of defect: a truck without independent front and rear brake systems is in noncompliance with fmvss 121, air brake systems, which provides such a system to reduce highway accidents. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Rework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: air brakes, fmvss 121.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
82V083000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 03/01/1979 to 08/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 368 | 08/25/1982 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 08/30/1982 | 09/10/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |