1984 OSHKOSH B SERIES Recall

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.

Home | Privacy