Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 86V-116 · 1985–1986 Oshkosh V814
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 86V-116 covers 77 1985–1986 Oshkosh V814 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES; ALSO CHANGE BRAZING PROCESS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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 October 1, 1985 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.