Oshkosh Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V067000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V067000 by Oshkosh Corporation. Includes 842 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An "l" shaped bracket welded to the fuel tank suffers from fatigue failure of the strap weld to the fuel tank. When one strap fails, the tank will allow the tank to move will the vehicle is in motion, causing increased fatigue to other tank attachment welds.

Corrective Action

Springs at the four lower strap mount connections to the lower frame have been positioned to compensate for frame movement. These springs will provide consistent strap force around the tank regardless of frame movement.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V067000

Manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation

Report Received Date: 1994-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 842

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An "l" shaped bracket welded to the fuel tank suffers from fatigue failure of the strap weld to the fuel tank. When one strap fails, the tank will allow the tank to move will the vehicle is in motion, causing increased fatigue to other tank attachment welds.

Consequence Summary: If several tank strap welds fail before corrective action can be performed, the fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, causing a road hazard.

Corrective Action: Springs at the four lower strap mount connections to the lower frame have been positioned to compensate for frame movement. These springs will provide consistent strap force around the tank regardless of frame movement.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z7kx.7tig-t4pg

NHTSA ID: 94V067000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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