| Make : OSHKOSH | Model : S SERIES | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910101 - 19910701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V194000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19911112 | Date Received by ODI: 19911104 | Date Added to Database: 19911114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 104 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REAR TANDEM AXLE BRAKES DO NOT MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE TO MEET STANDARDS OF FMVSS 121 INCREASES BRAKINGDISTANCE AND INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE O.625 INCH NYLON AIR TUBING BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AIR MANIFOLD AND THE TANDEM SERVICE RELAY WILL BE REPLACED WITH .75 INCH NYLON TUBING, WHICH WILL ALLOW BRAKE SYSTEM TO MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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