2006 OSHKOSH HIGHLAND Recall

Campaign:

06V221000 on 06/18/2006

Component:

Parking brake:conventional:air

Manufactured:

06/08/2005 - 04/02/2006

Affected:

139

Defect:

On certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. if the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.

Consequence:

The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on july 1, 2006. owners may contact oshkosh at 920-233-9244.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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