1978 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recalls (4)
- 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:
- 80V078000 on 07/28/1980
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:drum
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1978 - 11/30/1979
- Affected:
- 486
- Defect:
- The front brake assemblies installed on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled. this defect will result in a degraded brake efficiency.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a complete new wedge assembly without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; front air brake assembly.consequences of defect: this condition increases the distance required to stopthe vehicle. an accident could result, especially in situations requiring aminimum stopping distance.
- Campaign:
- 84V110000 on 10/09/1984
- Component:
- Suspension:multiple axle
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1977 - 08/31/1984
- Affected:
- 176
- Defect:
- These trucks were equipped with defective hydraulic pressure switches in the load span tag system. when a malfunction in this system occurs, axle to pavement pressure increases when vehicle is operated in an unloaded condition.
- Correction:
- The existing control switch will be replaced with a three-position switch which, by use of a neutral position, will preve nt pressure buildup. a new operation label will also be included.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with "load span tag axles".system: suspension; tag axle.consequences of defect: this increase in pressure can reduce braking power andsteering control, possibly resulting in an accident.
- 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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