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Oshkosh V815 Recall 88V197: Parking Brake

NHTSA campaign 88V197, reported December 28, 1988, 82 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V197OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Problem
DUE TO IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED PARKING BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, IN COLD WEATHER HIGH OIL BACK PRESSURE MAY OCCUR; WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED PARTIAL OR FULL RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE MAY AUTOMATICALLY OCCUR.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE,VEHICLE COULD ROLL DOWN THE INCLINE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW HYDRAULIC HOSE AND FITTINGS TO ELIMINATE THE BACK PRESSURE FROM THE SIGNAL PORT WHICH WOULD PRECLUDE ANY FALSE SIGNAL TO THE PARKING BRAKE.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh V8151988