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| Make : OSHKOSH | Model : PIGGY-BACK TRAILER | Year : No Year Given |
| Build Dates : 19920301 - 19920601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V064000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930407 | Date Received by ODI: 19930420 | Date Added to Database: 19930430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 201 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CROSSHEAD KING PIN FORGINGS OF THE UPPER COUPLING ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK, CHIP, OR BREAK OFF. THIS CAN CAUSE COUPLER SEPARATION. |
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Consequence:
COUPLER SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN THE PIGGY-BACK TRAILERSEPARATING FROM ITS TOWING VEHICLE AND/OR A RAIL CAR, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE KING PINS. OSHKOSH WILL WARRANT THE ENTIRE UPPER COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR TEN YEARS AFTER INSPECTION AND REPAIRS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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