Oshkosh B Series 1979
Model B Series made in 1979 by Oshkosh got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, structure and suspension.
Model 1979
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
80V078000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 03/01/1978 to 12/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 486 | 05/30/1980 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 06/20/1980 | 07/29/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The front brake assemblies installed on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled. this defect will result in a degraded brake efficiency. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a complete new wedge assembly without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; front air brake assembly.consequences of defect: this condition increases the distance required to stopthe vehicle. an accident could result, especially in situations requiring aminimum stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
84V110000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 11/01/1977 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 176 | 09/14/1984 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 09/21/1984 | 10/10/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | These trucks were equipped with defective hydraulic pressure switches in the load span tag system. when a malfunction in this system occurs, axle to pavement pressure increases when vehicle is operated in an unloaded condition. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The existing control switch will be replaced with a three-position switch which, by use of a neutral position, will preve nt pressure buildup. a new operation label will also be included. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with load span tag axles.system: suspension; tag axle.consequences of defect: this increase in pressure can reduce braking power andsteering control, possibly resulting in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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. |