Oshkosh B Series 1982
Model B Series made in 1982 by Oshkosh got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, suspension.
Model 1982
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||