1977 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recalls (3)

Campaign:
80V012000 on 03/06/1980
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
07/31/1974 - 11/30/1979
Affected:
417
Defect:
In some vehicles, cracks may develop in the sheet metal around the windshield opening. continued vehicle operation could result in progressive damage to the cab.
Correction:
The dealer will install a window retention kit free of charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield sheet metal.consequences of defect: this damage could allow the windshield glass to blowinward or fall outward from the windshield opening, resulting in injury todriver, loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Campaign:
85V112000 on 09/23/1985
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
09/30/1977 - 11/30/1977
Affected:
114
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Repair fault in weld, reweld, and install a gusset for added support.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with front drive steering axle. system: axle, front drive steering.

Campaign:
91V089000 on 06/12/1991
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
05/31/1975 - 05/31/1990
Affected:
1,585
Defect:
Step tread was designed with an upturned edge. also, incorrect bolts were used to attach the steps to vehicle; incorrect bolts may fatigue and break allowing the steps to separate from cab.
Consequence:
Persons exiting the cab can trip and fall on upturnededges. also, fatigue or broken bolts could cause the steps to break away at thetime that a person is entering or exiting the vehicles.
Correction:
Replace incorrectly designed steps, replace incorrect bolts.
Notes:
System: cab steps.vehicle description: heavy trucks.

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