Recall
Oshkosh Mtvr — 07V331000
NHTSA ID
07V331000
Make
Oshkosh
Model
Mtvr
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2007-07-31
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
3
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MILITARY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-15 ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
Consequence
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
A CATERPILLAR REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE THREE ENGINES INVOLVED AND MADE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY (PLEASE SEE 05E-078).