Oshkosh Piggy-back Trailer

Model Piggy-back Trailer made by Oshkosh got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
93V064000OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1992 to 06/01/1992V (Vehicle)20104/07/1993MFROSHKOSH CORPORATION04/20/199304/30/1993
Defect SummaryThe crosshead king pin forgings of the upper coupling assembly can crack, chip, or break off. this can cause coupler separation.
Consequence SummaryCoupler separation can result in the piggy-back trailerseparating from its towing vehicle and/or a rail car, resulting in a possiblevehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace defective king pins. oshkosh will warrant the entire upper coupling assembly for ten years after inspection and repairs.
NotesSystem: fifth wheel coupling assembly.vehicle description: piggy-back semi-trailers.