NHTSA Recall 94V104000
Filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1994-06-08. An estimated 864 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITH AN INNER "STEEL SHIELDED" COMPONENT WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR A CABLE WITH AN INNER "STEEL STRANDED" COMPONENT IN A DESIGN WHICH REQUIRES A MINIMUM BEND RADIUS OF 4 INCHES. THE INNER "STEEL SHIELDED" CABLE HAS A MINIMUM BEND RADIUS OF 8 INCHES, AND CAN BIND OR BREAK IN ITS CURRENT USE IN THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE A NEW CABLE WITH THE SPECIFIED 4 INCH RADIUS CAPABILITY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT OSHKOSH SERVICE CENTER AT 1-414-235-1726. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.