OSHKOSH R1844 1971: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V028000

Make Model Year
OSHKOSH R1844 1971
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1972-01-04 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1971-12-01 - 1972-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Notes

POWERED BY 1673-C CATERPILLAR ENGINE.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT FUEL PRESSURELINE BETWEEN ENGINE AND CAB FIREWALL IS INCORRECTLY LOCATED.IF CONDITIONEXISTS, LINE MAY BE SUBJECT TO RAPID DETERIORATON FROM ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLDHEAT, CAUSING HOSE TO BREAK, SPILLING FUEL WITH POSSIBLE FIRE RESULTING.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RELOCATING LINE IF NECESSARY.'