Oshkosh S Series 1985
Model S Series made in 1985 by Oshkosh got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and structure.
Model 1985
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
88V093000 | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | from 10/01/1983 to 05/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 351 | 06/06/1988 | MFR | OSHKOSH CORPORATION | 06/13/1988 | 06/17/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Fan blade may crack and separate where the blade overlaps the spider. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Separated fan blade could result in bodily injury topersons near by and also could damage the engine, radiator, etc. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a new all steel fan. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: cooling fan.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
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. |