NHTSA Recall 95V021000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V021000; Date: Feb. 7, 1995
The use of incorrect bolts can cause the steering gear to separate from the frame causing a loss of steering control, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Oshkosh M Line; 1994 Oshkosh T Line; 1994 Oshkosh X Line
Component: Steering:rack And Pinion
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,057
Recall Summary:
Metric grade 8. 8 bolts were mixed in inventory with metric grade 10. 9 bolts. Incorrect grade bolts (8. 8) were used in attaching the 710 saginaw steering gear to the frame.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all metric grade 8. 8 bolts with the correct metric grade 10. 9 bolts, loctite will be installed into the bolt hole, and the bolts will be torqued to specification.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; gear. Vehicle description: chassis models. Note: if your 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, 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: Mar 8, 1995
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