Oshkosh V917 1977

Model V917 made in 1977 by Oshkosh got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
85V170000OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1977 to 12/01/1985V (Vehicle)43012/16/1985MFROSHKOSH CORPORATION12/23/198501/14/1986573121
Defect SummaryAn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system.
NotesSystem: air brakes, fmvss 121.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.