Oshkosh Corporation | NHTSA Recall #96V051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V051000 by Oshkosh Corporation. Includes 2,283 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/STEERING:GEAR:RACK AND PINION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

(1) the mounting plate, which is used in combination with four bolts to secure the saginaw 710 steering gear to the chassis frame, was designed to have four welded bosses with the same final height dimension. This plate was not ground down; (2) paint was left on the surface between the mounting plate and the steering gear; (3) a flanged-head bolt was misaligned through the frame, mounting plate and the steering gear; or (4) the tolerances between the frame and the mounting plate holes were too tight causing an alignment problem during assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering gear flanged-head mounting bolts; the mounting plate will be machined to specification also insuring that the surface is free of paint; the steering gear mounting fasteners will be replaced; and the holes through the frame and the mounting plate will be enlarged to allow for increased assembly clearance.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V051000

Manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation

Report Received Date: 1996-03-27T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/steering:gear:rack and pinion

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,283

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: (1) the mounting plate, which is used in combination with four bolts to secure the saginaw 710 steering gear to the chassis frame, was designed to have four welded bosses with the same final height dimension. This plate was not ground down; (2) paint was left on the surface between the mounting plate and the steering gear; (3) a flanged-head bolt was misaligned through the frame, mounting plate and the steering gear; or (4) the tolerances between the frame and the mounting plate holes were too tight causing an alignment problem during assembly.

Consequence Summary: These conditions can cause loose steering gear bolts which could lead to loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the steering gear flanged-head mounting bolts; the mounting plate will be machined to specification also insuring that the surface is free of paint; the steering gear mounting fasteners will be replaced; and the holes through the frame and the mounting plate will be enlarged to allow for increased assembly clearance.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tsh2~ccrv-bsq7

NHTSA ID: 96V051000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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