NHTSA Recall 95V234000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V234000; Date: Dec. 7, 1995
If the strap breaks, the fuel tank can move and rub against the floor of the body and the fuel lines can be damaged.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Oshkosh M Line; 1991 Oshkosh M Line; 1992 Oshkosh M Line; 1993 Oshkosh M Line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 876
Recall Summary:
Two top mounting straps secure the fuel tank to the frame. Breakage has occurred where the strap bolts to the frame rail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a stronger strap replacing the upper strap. A frame crossmember/channel, designed to bolt onto the frame lower flanges directly behind the fuel tank, will be installed when the chassis design did not place a frame crossmember within 2" measured from the rear of the fuel tank.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; tank. Vehicle description: heavy duty truck chassis equipped with a 60 gallon fueltank. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact freightliner/oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 1996
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