Recall
Oshkosh Mt — 95V132000
NHTSA ID
95V132000
Make
Oshkosh
Model
Mt
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1995-07-13
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Units Affected
921
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THIS STEERING GEAR CAN FAIL FROM FATIGUE CAUSED BY HIGH TWISTING FORCES THAT CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN SEVERE DAILY USE SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AGAINST THE AXLE STOPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON DRY PAVEMENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN BROKEN PITMAN SHAFTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT FROM A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED STEERING GEARS WITH A NEW STEERING GEAR (SAGINAW PART NO. 26035369/OSHKOSH PART NO. 4SK351).