Make : OSHKOSH | Model : VC22RD | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19901201 - 19920301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V141000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19921026 | Date Received by ODI: 19921001 | Date Added to Database: 19921016 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 302 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REAR AXLE BRAKE LINES CAN CRACK AND LEAK. |
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Consequence:
LEAKS IN THE REAR AXLE BRAKE LINE CAN RENDER THE REARAXLE BRAKES INEFFECTIVE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES ANDGREATER RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ADD SUPPORTS TO THE REAR AXLES TO SECURE THE BRAKE LINES AND TO PREVENT THEM FROM CRACKING AND LEAKING. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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