Recall
Oshkosh Xc — 96V159000
NHTSA ID
96V159000
Make
Oshkosh
Model
Xc
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-08-28
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Units Affected
1,597
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WITH NO AIR IN BOTH FRONT AXLE AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION WILL LOWER TO THE SUSPENSION STOP. WHEN THAT OCCURS, THE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN CONTACT THE AXLE STEERING TIE ROD.
Consequence
THIS CONTACT WILL CAUSE INCREASED STEERING RESISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET TRACK BAR MOUNT WITH A NEW DESIGN.