NHTSA Recall 96V156000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V156000; Date: Aug. 27, 1996
The cruise control system will not disengage increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Oshkosh TC; 1995 Oshkosh TC; 1996 Oshkosh TC; 1994 Oshkosh VC; 1995 Oshkosh VC; 1996 Oshkosh VC; 1994 Oshkosh XC; 1995 Oshkosh XC; 1996 Oshkosh XC
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 4,855
Recall Summary:
When the chassis/vehicle is operated on a highway and the cruise control system is turned on, with the speed set, if the stop/hazard fuse has failed, the cruise control will not disengage when the brake pedal is depressed.
How to Fix:
The cruise control circuits will be rewired and a control relay installed to disengage and deactivate the cruise control if an electrical short or fuse failure occurs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in September 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreedupon 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 at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 2, 1997
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