Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 95V-177 · 1993 Oshkosh X Line
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 95V-177 covers 192 1993 Oshkosh X Line for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
A STOP LIGHT SWITCH ON THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AND A CRUISE CONTROL DUMP VALVE SWITCH WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY OR BOTH SWITCHES WERE INSTALLED BUT WERE NOT WIRED CORRECTLY.
The risk
IF A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE OCCURS IN EITHER FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, THE RESULT OF THESE OMISSIONS IS THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF TURNED ON, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECOND STOP LIGHT SWITCH (WIRED IN PARALLEL) AND A SECOND CRUISE CONTROL DUMP VALVE SWITCH (WIRED IN SERIES) INTO THE TREADLE VALVE.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS; PEDALS; LINKAGES AND VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT OSHKOSH AT 1-800-648-9486. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1993 to July 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SQNHTSA