Oshkosh · Canada · High
Oshkosh Truck Chassis: Brakes
Affects Oshkosh Truck Chassis · 1992–1996 — about 4 vehicles.
The hazard
IMPROPER DEPTH OF THE PARK BRAKE CAM LEVER SOCKET MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR IN THE SOCKET. PREMATURE WEAR CAN REDUCE THE HOLDING POWER OF THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASING PREMATURELY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEEL FLAT WASHERS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE SOCKET FOR PROPER SUPPORT OF THE PARK BRAKE CAM.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational