Recall
Oshkosh B Series — 84V110000
NHTSA ID
84V110000
Make
Oshkosh
Model
B Series
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1984-09-21
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Units Affected
176
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
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.