NHTSA Recall 96V159000
Filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Component: Suspension. Reported 1996-08-28. An estimated 1,597 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CONTACT WILL CAUSE INCREASED STEERING RESISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET TRACK BAR MOUNT WITH A NEW DESIGN.
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.