Oshkosh Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V099000 by Oshkosh Corporation. Includes 855 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A cruise control electronic regulator (ccer) is provided with the truck chassis, and is mounted on the chassis according to instructional drawings provided by oshkosh. Some body builders have installed the ccer outside the passenger compartment. In this location, moisture can accumulate around the circuit board causing a signal to go to the vacuum pump of the cruise control, which pulls the throttle to a "full open" position without warning. Depressing the brake or turning off the cruise control switch will interrupt the signal.

Corrective Action

All chassis manufactured from february, 1991 to april 1993 will be recalled and owners notified to have the ccer moved inside the passenger compartment in a dry environment.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V099000
Manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
Report Received Date: 1994-05-24T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical system:ignition:electronic control unit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 855

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: A cruise control electronic regulator (ccer) is provided with the truck chassis, and is mounted on the chassis according to instructional drawings provided by oshkosh. Some body builders have installed the ccer outside the passenger compartment. In this location, moisture can accumulate around the circuit board causing a signal to go to the vacuum pump of the cruise control, which pulls the throttle to a "full open" position without warning. Depressing the brake or turning off the cruise control switch will interrupt the signal.
Consequence Summary: A "full open" throttle occurring without prior warning can result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective Action: All chassis manufactured from february, 1991 to april 1993 will be recalled and owners notified to have the ccer moved inside the passenger compartment in a dry environment.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 94V099000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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