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1991 OSHKOSH MULTI-PURPOSE Recall - Campaign #91V221000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 OSHKOSH MULTI-PURPOSE RECALL - #91V221000

RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

THE WHEEL STUD USED FOR THE HUBS ON THE REAR-STEER WHEELS HAS A DIAMETER TOO SMALL TO HANDLE THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TORQUE, AND WILL SUFFER FROM A FATIGUE FAILURE FROM THE CYCLIC STRESSES OF VEHICLE USE AND THE TORQUING OF THE WHEEL NUT.

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Vehicle 1991 OSHKOSH MULTI-PURPOSE
Manufacturer OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured between 8/1/1990 - 12/1/1991
Recalled on 1/6/1992
Influenced by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 1/10/1992
# Affected 42
Recalled for WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Description THE WHEEL STUD USED FOR THE HUBS ON THE REAR-STEER WHEELS HAS A DIAMETER TOO SMALL TO HANDLE THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TORQUE, AND WILL SUFFER FROM A FATIGUE FAILURE FROM THE CYCLIC STRESSES OF VEHICLE USE AND THE TORQUING OF THE WHEEL NUT.
Consequences FAILURE OF ONE WHEEL STUD CAN LEAD TO SUBSEQUENT FAILURESOF ALL THE STUDS ON THE HUB, LEADING TO SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FROM A VEHICLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action REPLACE THE WHEEL STUD WITH A NEWER, WIDER DIAMETER WHEEL STUD.
Notes SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH REAR-STEER AXLES USED AS SNOW BLOWERS ORSNOW PLOWS.
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