Oshkosh Mb 1995

Model Mb made in 1995 by Oshkosh got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
98V156001OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONfrom 04/05/1993 to 06/04/1995V (Vehicle)449MFROSHKOSH CORPORATION07/24/199807/31/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: walk-in van and bus shuttle chassis equipped with meritor model fc-921 front axles. stress cracks can occur in the left front axle steering knuckle.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can lead to loss of steering control.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. dealers will replace the left hand steering knuckle with a newly designed knuckle with a larger cross section in the area that was cracking.
NotesOwner notification began august 21, 1998. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 if their vehicle is experiencing any steering difficulties. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
95V022000OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1993 to 01/01/1995V (Vehicle)33603/06/1995MFROSHKOSH CORPORATION02/07/199502/22/1995
Defect SummaryTwo of the four bolt-and-washer combinations used to secure the 710 saginaw steering gear to the chassis frame had different washer material thicknesses. this can affect the bolt thread engagement into the steering gear causing loose steering gear bolts.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will increase the steering gear bolt hole depth, replace the existing washers and bolts with new flanged-head cap screws installed with loctite.
NotesSystem: steering; gear. vehicle description: chassis models.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.