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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