1977 OSHKOSH B SERIES RECALL - #85V112000
RECALL FOR STEERING
CERTAIN FRONT DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY WELD AT THE AXLE BALL FLANGE AND HOUSING CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WELD FAILURE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL VEHICLE CRASH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 OSHKOSH B SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1977 - 12/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
9/24/1985 |
| Influenced by |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/13/1985 |
| # Affected |
114 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
CERTAIN FRONT DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY WELD AT THE AXLE BALL FLANGE AND HOUSING CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WELD FAILURE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPAIR FAULT IN WELD, REWELD, AND INSTALL A GUSSET FOR ADDED SUPPORT. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVE STEERING AXLE. SYSTEM: AXLE, FRONT DRIVE STEERING. |
| See also |
1977 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1977 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recall for STRUCTURE
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