NHTSA Recall 95V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V001000; Date: Jul. 20, 1995
The engine throttle can stick partially open resulting in loss of throttle control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Oshkosh Mb18fd; 1994 Oshkosh Mb18fd; 1993 Oshkosh Mb19fd; 1994 Oshkosh Mb19fd
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 142
Recall Summary:
A bracket installed to secure a high idle component onto the engine throttle arm can hook the wire harness and prevent its return to idle speed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will relocate the high idle bracket away from the throttle linkage and secure the wiring harness away from the throttle linkage.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control. Vehicle description: chassis equipped with high idle throttle option. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 16, 1995
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