Oshkosh Parking Brake Recall 07V320000 (1,755 Vehicles)

The problem

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 fix

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.

Contacts

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Oshkosh dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V320000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2005 Oshkosh H-Series	0	1	C
2006 Oshkosh H-Series	0	1	C
2007 Oshkosh H-Series	0	1	C
2005 Oshkosh P-Series	0	1	C
2006 Oshkosh P-Series	0	1	C
2007 Oshkosh P-Series	0	1	C
2005 Oshkosh S-Series	0	2	C
2006 Oshkosh S-Series	0	2	C
2007 Oshkosh S-Series	1	1	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2005 Oshkosh H-Series

2006 Oshkosh H-Series

2007 Oshkosh H-Series

2005 Oshkosh P-Series

2006 Oshkosh P-Series

2007 Oshkosh P-Series

2005 Oshkosh S-Series

2006 Oshkosh S-Series

2007 Oshkosh S-Series

Questions

Is the 07V320000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 07V320000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 07V320000 announced?

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 2, 2007. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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