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1981 Oshkosh V917

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1981 Oshkosh V917. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

1 recall names the 1981 Oshkosh V917. Newest first.

Service brakes, air › Antilock
Dec 23, 1985NHTSA 85V170000430 vehicles
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.…
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Rework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system.
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