NHTSA Recall 86V116000
Filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1986-08-07. An estimated 77 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES COULD SEPARATE FROM THEIR END FITTINGS DUE TO SILVER BRAZING PROCESS USED TO JOIN INSERT TUBE TO THE FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF A BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, BRAKING CAPACITY AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES; ALSO CHANGE BRAZING PROCESS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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