Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 81V-137 · Oshkosh vehicles
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 81V-137 covers 129 Oshkosh vehicles for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE.
The fix
PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE KITS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE DEFECT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD, UNEXPECTED VEHICLEMOVEMENT COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1979 to September 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.