NHTSA Recall 96V159000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V159000; Date: Aug. 28, 1996
This contact will cause increased steering resistance and could cause loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Oshkosh XC; 1996 Oshkosh XC
Component: Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,597
Recall Summary:
With no air in both front axle air suspension air bags, the chassis suspension will lower to the suspension stop. When that occurs, the track bar bracket can contact the axle steering tie rod.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the bracket track bar mount with a new design.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during September 1996. 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 at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 11, 1997
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