| Make : OSHKOSH | Model : MULTI-PURPOSE | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19900801 - 19911201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V221000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920110 | Date Received by ODI: 19911230 | Date Added to Database: 19920106 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 42 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WHEEL STUD USED FOR THE HUBS ON THE REAR-STEER WHEELS HAS A DIAMETER TOO SMALL TO HANDLE THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TORQUE, AND WILL SUFFER FROM A FATIGUE FAILURE FROM THE CYCLIC STRESSES OF VEHICLE USE AND THE TORQUING OF THE WHEEL NUT. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF ONE WHEEL STUD CAN LEAD TO SUBSEQUENT FAILURESOF ALL THE STUDS ON THE HUB, LEADING TO SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FROM A VEHICLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE WHEEL STUD WITH A NEWER, WIDER DIAMETER WHEEL STUD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |
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