Make : OSHKOSH | Model : S SERIES | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V171000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19921204 | Date Received by ODI: 19921124 | Date Added to Database: 19921201 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 216 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS FOR THE CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN CRACK AND BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THE STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCKBODY UNDER LOAD FROM CAB OCCUPANTS ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN INJURY TO USERS. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE STEP AND GRAB HANDLE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS WITH GRADE 5 ZINC AND YELLOW COATED FASTENERS. OSHKOSH WILL SEND THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS TO OWNERS WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS. OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE FASTENERS ON THEIR VEHICLES, AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |