NHTSA Campaign Id 07V320000; Date: Jul. 2, 2007
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2005 Oshkosh H-series; 2006 Oshkosh H-series; 2007 Oshkosh H-series; 2005 Oshkosh P-series; 2006 Oshkosh P-series; 2007 Oshkosh P-series; 2005 Oshkosh S-series; 2006 Oshkosh S-series; 2007 Oshkosh S-series
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,755
Recall Summary:On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:Oshkosh is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e-037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 and oshkosh at 1-920-235-9151.
Recall Notes:Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 2007
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