NHTSA Recall 80V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V012000; Date: Feb. 11, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Oshkosh B Series; 1975 Oshkosh B Series; 1976 Oshkosh B Series; 1977 Oshkosh B Series; 1978 Oshkosh B Series; 1979 Oshkosh B Series
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 417
Recall Summary:
In some vehicles, cracks may develop in the sheet metal around the windshield opening. Continued vehicle operation could result in progressive damage to the cab.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a window retention kit free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: visual; windshield sheet metal. Consequences of defect: this damage could allow the windshield glass to blowinward or fall outward from the windshield opening, resulting in injury todriver, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 1980
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