OSHKOSH MC 1995: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V022000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | MC | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-03-06 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-02-22 |
Production Dates: 1993-04-01 - 1995-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 336
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TWO OF THE FOUR BOLT-AND-WASHER COMBINATIONS USED TO SECURE THE 710 SAGINAW STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME HAD DIFFERENT WASHER MATERIAL THICKNESSES. THIS CAN AFFECT THE BOLT THREAD ENGAGEMENT INTO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING LOOSE STEERING GEAR BOLTS.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE STEERING GEAR BOLT HOLE DEPTH, REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHERS AND BOLTS WITH NEW FLANGED-HEAD CAP SCREWS INSTALLED WITH LOCTITE.
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS MODELS.NOTE: IF YOUR 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, CONTACT OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
