Defect Description For Recall
Due To Improperly Assembled Parking Brake Hydraulic System, In Cold Weather High Oil Back Pressure May Occur; When Engine Is Started Partial Or Full Release Of Parking Brake May Automatically Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
OSHKOSH
Model Of Vehicle
V815
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
88V197000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs When Vehicle Is Parked On An Incline,Vehicle Could Roll Down The Incline And Result In An Accident Or Personalinjury.
Fix Defect
Install A New Hydraulic Hose And Fittings To Eliminate The Back Pressure From The Signal Port Which Would Preclude Any False Signal To The Parking Brake.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19880401
End Of Manufacture
19881201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
82
Date Owners Notified
19881223
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Date Report Received
19881228