NHTSA Recall 91V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V089000; Date: Jun. 4, 1991
Persons exiting the cab can trip and fall on upturnededges. Also, fatigue or broken bolts could cause the steps to break away at thetime that a person is entering or exiting the vehicles.
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Oshkosh B Series; 1976 Oshkosh B Series; 1977 Oshkosh B Series; 1978 Oshkosh B Series; 1979 Oshkosh B Series; 1980 Oshkosh B Series; 1981 Oshkosh B Series; 1982 Oshkosh B Series; 1983 Oshkosh B Series; 1983 Oshkosh S Series; 1984 Oshkosh S Series; 1985 Oshkosh S Series; 1986 Oshkosh S Series; 1987 Oshkosh S Series; 1988 Oshkosh S Series; 1989 Oshkosh S Series; 1990 Oshkosh S Series
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,585
Recall Summary:
Step tread was designed with an upturned edge. Also, incorrect bolts were used to attach the steps to vehicle; incorrect bolts may fatigue and break allowing the steps to separate from cab.
How to Fix:
Replace incorrectly designed steps, replace incorrect bolts.
Recall Notes:
System: cab steps. Vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 2, 1991
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