1985 OSHKOSH V917 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 85V170000 on 01/13/1986
Component:: Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:: 12/31/1976 - 11/30/1985
Affected:: 430
Defect:: An error in the installation of the brake air line resulted in connecting the front and rear air brake supply tanks in series without a check valve between them. if an air leak develops in either the front or rear brake system, both tanks would be depleted of air causing both brake systems to be inoperative. consequence of defect: a truck without independent front and rear brake systems is in noncompliance with fmvss 121, air brake systems, which provides such a system to reduce highway accidents.
Correction:: Rework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system.
Notes:: System: air brakes, fmvss 121.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Campaign:: 88V093000 on 06/16/1988
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:: 09/30/1983 - 04/30/1988
Affected:: 351
Defect:: Fan blade may crack and separate where the blade overlaps the spider.
Consequence:: Separated fan blade could result in bodily injury topersons near by and also could damage the engine, radiator, etc.
Correction:: Install a new all steel fan.
Notes:: System: cooling fan.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.