THE FUEL TANK STRAP CAN BREAK ALLOWING A SLIGHT UPWARD MOVEMENT OF THE TANK
— Recall Campaign #95V002000
THE FUEL TANK STRAP CAN BREAK ALLOWING A SLIGHT UPWARD MOVEMENT OF THE TANK. A DUAL FUEL TANK STRAP BREAKAGE CAN ALSO ALLOW THE TANK TO SLIDE FORWARD OR REARWARD.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 509 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
95V002000
| Manufacturer: | Oshkosh Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 20, 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 95V002000 |
| Units affected: | 509 |
- Description:
- THE FUEL TANK STRAP CAN BREAK ALLOWING A SLIGHT UPWARD MOVEMENT OF THE TANK. A DUAL FUEL TANK STRAP BREAKAGE CAN ALSO ALLOW THE TANK TO SLIDE FORWARD OR REARWARD.
- Consequeces:
- MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- THE TOP FUEL TANK STRAP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED, THICKER STRAP.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; ATTACHMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.