Parking brakeRecall 88V-197 · 1988 Oshkosh V815
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 88V-197 covers 82 1988 Oshkosh V815 for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V197000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED PARKING BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, IN COLD WEATHER HIGH OIL BACK PRESSURE MAY OCCUR; WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED PARTIAL OR FULL RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE MAY AUTOMATICALLY OCCUR.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE,VEHICLE COULD ROLL DOWN THE INCLINE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY.
The fix
INSTALL A NEW HYDRAULIC HOSE AND FITTINGS TO ELIMINATE THE BACK PRESSURE FROM THE SIGNAL PORT WHICH WOULD PRECLUDE ANY FALSE SIGNAL TO THE PARKING BRAKE.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.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 April 1, 1988 to December 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.