OSHKOSH MTVR 2005: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V331000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | MTVR | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-07-25 | 2007-07-31 | 2007-07-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN MILITARY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-15 ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
A CATERPILLAR REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE THREE ENGINES INVOLVED AND MADE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY "PLEASE SEE 05E-078".
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