Recalls for 1992 Oshkosh Vc22rd

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1992-10-16
Description
The rear axle brake lines can crack and leak.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Add supports to the rear axles to secure the brake lines and to prevent them from cracking and leaking.

Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: medium trucks.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Posted on: 1993-09-01
Description
A gap between the master cylinder and remote brake fluid reservoir adapter is caused by an out-of-specification condition in the adapter, resulting in hydraulic fluid loss during brake application.

Consequence
Brake fluid loss results in loss of pressure, causingpartial loss of braking ability.

Corrective Action
Replace the out-of-specification adapters.

Notes
System: brake: master cylinder.equipment description: school buses, motorhomes, and shuttle bus chassisequipped with alliedsignal, inc.  Master cylinders.notes: alliedsignal inc.  Initiated this campaign.oshkosh recommends that these vehicles be taken out of service until theout-of-specification adapters are replaced.  Alliedsignal will ship the retrofitkit by federal express overnight to the dealer to minimize the downtime of yourvehicle.if you have problems exchanging your fluid reservoir adapter, pleasecontact oshkosh service center at 1-414-235-1726.  Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration at 1-800-424-9393.