1980 Oshkosh V715
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 Oshkosh V715. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1980 Oshkosh V715. Newest first.
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.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Rework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system.
The steering pitman arm cross bolts on the involved vehicles may not have been sufficiently tightened to properly secure the arm to the steering gear shaft. The bolt may loosen further during continued vehicle operation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install the proper capscrew nut and washer to secure the arm cross bolt to the steering gear shaft. This will be performed free of charge.
The parking brake linkage may not exert sufficient force to the parking brake system to hold the vehicle when parked on a slope.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Parking brake linkage kits will be made available to repair the defect.
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