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1996 OSHKOSH XC Recall - Campaign #96V159000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 OSHKOSH XC RECALL - #96V159000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

WITH NO AIR IN BOTH FRONT AXLE AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION WILL LOWER TO THE SUSPENSION STOP. WHEN THAT OCCURS, THE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN CONTACT THE AXLE STEERING TIE ROD.

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Vehicle 1996 OSHKOSH XC
Manufacturer OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/18/1995 - 7/12/1996
Recalled on 9/3/1996
Influenced by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 2/11/1997
# Affected 1,597
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Description WITH NO AIR IN BOTH FRONT AXLE AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION WILL LOWER TO THE SUSPENSION STOP. WHEN THAT OCCURS, THE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN CONTACT THE AXLE STEERING TIE ROD.
Consequences THIS CONTACT WILL CAUSE INCREASED STEERING RESISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET TRACK BAR MOUNT WITH A NEW DESIGN.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1996.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 FREIGHTLINER/OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 OSHKOSH XC Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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