OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

80V078000

Service Brakes, Air:drum

Reported Jun 20, 1980 · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

Summary

THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A DEGRADED BRAKE EFFICIENCY.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A COMPLETE NEW WEDGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT AIR BRAKE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOPTHE VEHICLE. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT, ESPECIALLY IN SITUATIONS REQUIRING AMINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 Oshkosh F Series 1979 Oshkosh B Series 1979 Oshkosh P Series 1978 Oshkosh F Series 1978 Oshkosh P Series 1978 Oshkosh B Series

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