Recall
Oshkosh B Series — 85V112000
NHTSA ID
85V112000
Make
Oshkosh
Model
B Series
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1985-09-17
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
114
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN FRONT DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY WELD AT THE AXLE BALL FLANGE AND HOUSING CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WELD FAILURE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPAIR FAULT IN WELD, REWELD, AND INSTALL A GUSSET FOR ADDED SUPPORT.