STEP TREAD WAS DESIGNED WITH AN UPTURNED EDGE. ALSO, INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE STEPS TO
— Recall Campaign #91V089000
STEP TREAD WAS DESIGNED WITH AN UPTURNED EDGE. ALSO, INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE STEPS TO VEHICLE; INCORRECT BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK ALLOWING THE STEPS TO SEPARATE FROM CAB.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,585 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V089000
| Manufacturer: | Oshkosh Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 04, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V089000 |
| Units affected: | 1,585 |
- Description:
- STEP TREAD WAS DESIGNED WITH AN UPTURNED EDGE. ALSO, INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE STEPS TO VEHICLE; INCORRECT BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK ALLOWING THE STEPS TO SEPARATE FROM CAB.
- Consequeces:
- PERSONS EXITING THE CAB CAN TRIP AND FALL ON UPTURNEDEDGES. ALSO, FATIGUE OR BROKEN BOLTS COULD CAUSE THE STEPS TO BREAK AWAY AT THETIME THAT A PERSON IS ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLES.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE INCORRECTLY DESIGNED STEPS, REPLACE INCORRECT BOLTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: CAB STEPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.