Oshkosh S Series 1983
Model S Series made in 1983 by Oshkosh got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, structure and suspension.
Model 1983
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 - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
85V022000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 05/01/1983 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 383 | 02/25/1985 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 03/01/1985 | 03/11/1985 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Looseness may develop at the attachment (ball joint) of the drag link to the steering arm due to an insufficiently tightened retaining nut. this can wear the steering arm hole. consequence of defect: steering looseness could cause handling difficulty which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Replace drag link ball stud if wear is observed and/or torque to specification. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavyduty trucks equipped with integral steering. system: steering/drag link. | |||||||||||||||
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. |