Oshkosh B Series 1977
Model B Series made in 1977 by Oshkosh got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, structure and visibility.
Model 1977
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
85V112000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 10/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 114 | 09/13/1985 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 09/17/1985 | 09/24/1985 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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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Corrective Summary | Repair fault in weld, reweld, and install a gusset for added support. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with front drive steering axle. system: axle, front drive steering. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
91V089000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 06/01/1975 to 06/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 1585 | 08/02/1991 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 06/04/1991 | 06/13/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Step tread was designed with an upturned edge. also, incorrect bolts were used to attach the steps to vehicle; incorrect bolts may fatigue and break allowing the steps to separate from cab. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Persons exiting the cab can trip and fall on upturnededges. also, fatigue or broken bolts could cause the steps to break away at thetime that a person is entering or exiting the vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace incorrectly designed steps, replace incorrect bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: cab steps.vehicle description: heavy trucks. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
80V012000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 08/01/1974 to 12/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 417 | 01/31/1980 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 02/11/1980 | 03/07/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | In some vehicles, cracks may develop in the sheet metal around the windshield opening. continued vehicle operation could result in progressive damage to the cab. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a window retention kit free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield sheet metal.consequences of defect: this damage could allow the windshield glass to blowinward or fall outward from the windshield opening, resulting in injury todriver, loss of vehicle control and an accident. |