| Make : OSHKOSH | Model : F SERIES | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19771001 - 19771201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V112000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850913 | Date Received by ODI: 19850917 | Date Added to Database: 19850924 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 114 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPAIR FAULT IN WELD, REWELD, AND INSTALL A GUSSET FOR ADDED SUPPORT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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