Defect Description For Recall
The Air Compressor Air Supply Line Is Routed From The Compressor Over The Top Of The Frame Rail, Under The Brake Hydromax, And Down To The Air System. This Line Can Contact The Steel SeCTIon Of The Hydromax Hydraulic Supply Line, Causing A Leak To Occur In The Hydraulic Line, Allowing Hydraulic Fluid To Leak On The Left Front Wheel And Brake Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
OSHKOSH
Model Of Vehicle
MB18FD
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
94V109000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply
Effect Of Defect
The Leak Allows Enough Fluid To Be Pumped From The System To Eliminate Power Steering Assist. The Electronic Secondary Brake Pump Will Engage, But The Leak Will Result In Increased Stopping Distance.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Cushion Clip On The Top Left Frame Rail Separating And Eliminating Any Contact Between The Steel Jacketed Air Line And The Metal SeCTIon Of The Hydraulic Line.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19921201
End Of Manufacture
19940601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
37
Date Owners Notified
19940707
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Date Report Received
19940610