CERTAIN FRONT DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY WELD AT THE AXLE BALL FLANGE AND HOUSING
— Recall Campaign #85V112000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 114 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V112000
| Manufacturer: | Oshkosh Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 17, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V112000 |
| Units affected: | 114 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.