Oshkosh Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V342000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V342000 by Oshkosh Corporation. Includes 816 affected units, OSHKOSH/FRAME RAILS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: front discharge concrete carriers with 6- or 8-wheel drive designed to operate off-road in difficult soils and terrain that are beyond the capability of conventional rear discharge concrete trucks. the frame rail flange impinged on the head of one or more lockbolts which attach the angle iron rear pedestal support bracket to the frame.

Corrective Action

Owners have been advised to immediately check all bolts on the rear pedestals. if any one horizontal lockbolt is loose or missing, to immediately replace the loose lockbolt. oshkosh is providing replacement kits with instructions and has authorized labor reimbursement. owners were called beginning december 10, 2000, to advise them of this problem. an owner notification letter was sent to each customer on december 15, 2001, to customers who had not replied to the initial communication. owners should contact oshkosh at 1-920-235-9151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V342000

Manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-11-06T00:00:00

Subject: Oshkosh/frame rails

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 816

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: front discharge concrete carriers with 6- or 8-wheel drive designed to operate off-road in difficult soils and terrain that are beyond the capability of conventional rear discharge concrete trucks. the frame rail flange impinged on the head of one or more lockbolts which attach the angle iron rear pedestal support bracket to the frame.

Consequence Summary: Bolt head impingment can cause the pedestal bolt retnetion system to lose the specified clamp load causing the concrete drum to separate from the truck chassis, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Owners have been advised to immediately check all bolts on the rear pedestals. if any one horizontal lockbolt is loose or missing, to immediately replace the loose lockbolt. oshkosh is providing replacement kits with instructions and has authorized labor reimbursement. owners were called beginning december 10, 2000, to advise them of this problem. an owner notification letter was sent to each customer on december 15, 2001, to customers who had not replied to the initial communication. owners should contact oshkosh at 1-920-235-9151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V342000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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