NHTSA Recall 06V221000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V221000; Date: Jun. 19, 2006
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Oshkosh Highland
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 139
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact oshkosh at 920-233-9244.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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