Oshkosh 1985–1986 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled August 7, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V116000 · Oshkosh
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES; ALSO CHANGE BRAZING PROCESS.
Units
77 units
Description
FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES COULD SEPARATE FROM THEIR END FITTINGS DUE TO SILVER BRAZING PROCESS USED TO JOIN INSERT TUBE TO THE FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF A BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, BRAKING CAPACITY AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES; ALSO CHANGE BRAZING PROCESS.
Product
Oshkosh V814
Manufacturer(s)
Oshkosh Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →