| Make : OSHKOSH | Model : MB18FD | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930401 - 19940601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V001000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950116 | Date Received by ODI: 19950720 | Date Added to Database: 19950123 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 142 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A BRACKET INSTALLED TO SECURE A HIGH IDLE COMPONENT ONTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE ARM CAN HOOK THE WIRE HARNESS AND PREVENT ITS RETURN TO IDLE SPEED. |
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Consequence:
THE ENGINE THROTTLE CAN STICK PARTIALLY OPEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HIGH IDLE BRACKET AWAY FROM THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AND SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS AWAY FROM THE THROTTLE LINKAGE. |
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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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