Vehicle recall 80V078000 · June 20, 1980
Oshkosh B Series, F Series and 1 more model
The front brake assemblies installed on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front brake assemblies installed on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled. This defect will result in a degraded brake efficiency.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a complete new wedge assembly without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; front air brake assembly.consequences of defect: this condition increases the distance required to stopthe vehicle. An accident could result, especially in situations requiring aminimum stopping distance.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 20, 1980
- Filed by
- OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 30, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 486
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Drum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oshkosh B Series (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
- Oshkosh F Series (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
- Oshkosh P Series (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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