1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 91V194000 on 11/13/1991
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1990 - 06/30/1991
- Affected:
- 104
- Defect:
- The rear tandem axle brakes do not meet the service brake application time requirements of fmvss 121.
- Consequence:
- Failure to meet standards of fmvss 121 increases brakingdistance and increases the possibility of an accident.
- Correction:
- The o.625 inch nylon air tubing between the chassis air manifold and the tandem service relay will be replaced with .75 inch nylon tubing, which will allow brake system to meet the service brake application time requirements of fmvss 121.
- Notes:
- System: service brakes; fmvss 121.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
- Campaign:
- 92V171000 on 11/30/1992
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Affected:
- 216
- Defect:
- The stainless steel fasteners for the cab entry steps and grab handles can crack and break.
- Consequence:
- The steps and grab handles can separate from the truckbody under load from cab occupants entering or exiting the cab, which couldresult in an injury to users.
- Correction:
- Replace the step and grab handle stainless steel fasteners with grade 5 zinc and yellow coated fasteners. oshkosh will send the replacement fasteners to owners with the notification letters. owners will be requested to replace the fasteners on their vehicles, and will be reimbursed for the labor to perform the repair.
- Notes:
- System: structure.vehicle description: heavy trucks with cab entry steps and grab handles.
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