Recall 85V150000
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Oshkosh · reported 19 Nov 1985 · 58 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE AIR SYSTEM SERVICE RELAY SUPPLY LINE ON THE #2 AXLE IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED INTO THE FRONT AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES WERE TO FAIL, THE SECONDARY, OR EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FOR THE #2 AXLE, WOULD NOT WORK. THIS WOULD LEAD TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION. REINSTALL THE AIR HOSES INTO THE REAR AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR.
SYSTEM: BRAKES, EMERGENCY AIR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY F SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 72 INCH REARWALKING BEAM SUSPENSION.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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