1994 OSHKOSH TC Recall

Campaign:
96V156000 on 08/29/1996
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
01/04/1994 - 08/11/1996
Affected:
4,855
Defect:
When the chassis/vehicle is operated on a highway and the cruise control system is turned on, with the speed set, if the stop/hazard fuse has failed, the cruise control will not disengage when the brake pedal is depressed.
Consequence:
The cruise control system will not disengage increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:
The cruise control circuits will be rewired and a control relay installed to disengage and deactivate the cruise control if an electrical short or fuse failure occurs.
Notes:
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in september 1996.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreedupon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner/oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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