Oshkosh Corporation | NHTSA Recall #06V390000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V390000 by Oshkosh Corporation. Includes 380 affected units, TORQUE ROD TOWER/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies, the torque rod tower has a nonconforming location and weld. the weld can crack, leading to the tandem axle losing its anchor point, causing the driveline to bend to an angle outside its operating perimeters.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the torque towers on the rear tandem and, if cracks are found, the torque tower will be rewelded according to instructions. oshkosh has telephoned all owners in september 2006, advising them that until the torque tower is rewelded, owners should inspect for cracks at the base of the torque towers on the rear tandem on a weekly basis. the recall began on january 15, 2007. owners may contact oshkosh at 1-920-233-9427.