THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES IN THE LOAD SPAN TAG SYSTEM
— Recall Campaign #84V110000
THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES IN THE LOAD SPAN TAG SYSTEM. WHEN A MALFUNCTION IN THIS SYSTEM OCCURS, AXLE TO PAVEMENT PRESSURE INCREASES WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 176 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V110000
| Manufacturer: | Oshkosh Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 21, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V110000 |
| Units affected: | 176 |
- Description:
- THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES IN THE LOAD SPAN TAG SYSTEM. WHEN A MALFUNCTION IN THIS SYSTEM OCCURS, AXLE TO PAVEMENT PRESSURE INCREASES WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE EXISTING CONTROL SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A THREE-POSITION SWITCH WHICH, BY USE OF A NEUTRAL POSITION, WILL PREVE NT PRESSURE BUILDUP. A NEW OPERATION LABEL WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "LOAD SPAN TAG AXLES".SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TAG AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS INCREASE IN PRESSURE CAN REDUCE BRAKING POWER ANDSTEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.