Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 302
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1992-10-01
- Owners notified
- 1992-10-26
Defect description
THE REAR AXLE BRAKE LINES CAN CRACK AND LEAK.
Safety risk
LEAKS IN THE REAR AXLE BRAKE LINE CAN RENDER THE REARAXLE BRAKES INEFFECTIVE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES ANDGREATER RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
ADD SUPPORTS TO THE REAR AXLES TO SECURE THE BRAKE LINES AND TO PREVENT THEM FROM CRACKING AND LEAKING.