OSHKOSH B SERIES 1979: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V012000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | B SERIES | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-01-31 | 1980-02-11 | 1980-03-07 |
Production Dates: 1974-08-01 - 1979-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 417
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IN SOME VEHICLES, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAB.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A WINDOW RETENTION KIT FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD SHEET METAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DAMAGE COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD GLASS TO BLOWINWARD OR FALL OUTWARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD OPENING, RESULTING IN INJURY TODRIVER, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
