NHTSA Recall 86V116000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V116000; Date: Aug. 7, 1986

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Oshkosh V814;  1986 Oshkosh V814

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Affected Units:: 77

Recall Summary:

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.

How to Fix:

Replace brake hoses; also change brazing process.

Recall Notes:

System: brake hoses. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 4, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Oshkosh vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.