NHTSA Recall 95V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V022000; Date: Feb. 7, 1995
This condition can cause loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Oshkosh MB; 1994 Oshkosh MB; 1995 Oshkosh MB; 1993 Oshkosh MC; 1994 Oshkosh MC; 1995 Oshkosh MC
Component: Steering:rack And Pinion
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 336
Recall Summary:
Two of the four bolt-and-washer combinations used to secure the 710 saginaw steering gear to the chassis frame had different washer material thicknesses. This can affect the bolt thread engagement into the steering gear causing loose steering gear bolts.
How to Fix:
Dealers will increase the steering gear bolt hole depth, replace the existing washers and bolts with new flanged-head cap screws installed with loctite.
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 6, 1995
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