Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Manufacturer
- OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 1,995
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1992-05-26
- Owners notified
- 1992-06-01
Defect description
SOME OF THE BRAKE LINKAGE BELLCRANK END NUTS ARE NON-LOCKING NUTS, AND CAN LOOSEN IN SERVICE.
Safety risk
THE BRAKE LINKAGE CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSSOF SERVICE BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE ANY NON-LOCKING BELLCRANK NUTS WITH LOCKING NUTS.