NHTSA recall 07V320000
Parking brake
Oshkosh H-Series and 2 more
Reported Jul 2, 20071,755 vehicles affectedOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
The risk
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Oshkosh IS working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e-037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2007. owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 and oshkosh at 1-920-235-9151.