1991 OSHKOSH MT RECALL - #95V132000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
THIS STEERING GEAR CAN FAIL FROM FATIGUE CAUSED BY HIGH TWISTING FORCES THAT CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN SEVERE DAILY USE SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AGAINST THE AXLE STOPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON DRY PAVEMENT.
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| Vehicle |
1991 OSHKOSH MT |
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| Manufacturer |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1990 - 7/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
7/21/1995 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/17/1995 |
| # Affected |
921 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
THIS STEERING GEAR CAN FAIL FROM FATIGUE CAUSED BY HIGH TWISTING FORCES THAT CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN SEVERE DAILY USE SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AGAINST THE AXLE STOPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON DRY PAVEMENT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN BROKEN PITMAN SHAFTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT FROM A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED STEERING GEARS WITH A NEW STEERING GEAR (SAGINAW PART NO. 26035369/OSHKOSH PART NO. 4SK351). |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR; SHAFT PITMAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A SAGINAW 710 STEERING GEAR (SAGINAW PART NO. 26025646/OSHKOSH PART NO. P100614).NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT OSKHOSH AT 1-414-235-1726, M-LINE REPRESENTATIVE.ALSO CONTAC THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393. |
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