1979 OSHKOSH F SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 80V078000 on 07/28/1980
Component:: Service brakes, air:drum
Manufactured:: 02/28/1978 - 11/30/1979
Affected:: 486
Defect:: The front brake assemblies installed on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled. this defect will result in a degraded brake efficiency.
Correction:: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a complete new wedge assembly without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; front air brake assembly.consequences of defect: this condition increases the distance required to stopthe vehicle. an accident could result, especially in situations requiring aminimum stopping distance.
Campaign:: 85V150000 on 12/01/1985
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 12/31/1978 - 10/31/1985
Affected:: 58
Defect:: The air system service relay supply line on the #2 axle is incorrectly installed into the front air system reservoir. consequence of defect: if front service brakes were to fail, the secondary, or emergency braking system for the #2 axle, would not work. this would lead to a complete loss of braking capability which may cause an accident. corrective action. reinstall the air hoses into the rear air system reservoir.
Notes:: System: brakes, emergency air. vehicle description: heavy-duty f series trucks equipped with a 72 inch rearwalking beam suspension.