OSHKOSH P SERIES 1977: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | P SERIES | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-09-13 | 1985-09-17 | 1985-09-24 |
Production Dates: 1977-10-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 114
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN FRONT DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY WELD AT THE AXLE BALL FLANGE AND HOUSING CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WELD FAILURE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL VEHICLE CRASH.
REPAIR FAULT IN WELD, REWELD, AND INSTALL A GUSSET FOR ADDED SUPPORT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVE STEERING AXLE. SYSTEM: AXLE, FRONT DRIVE STEERING.
