OSHKOSH B SERIES 1983: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V110000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | B SERIES | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-09-14 | 1984-09-21 | 1984-10-10 |
Production Dates: 1977-11-01 - 1984-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 176
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 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.
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.
