Defect Description For Recall
The Wheel StUD Used For The Hubs On The Rear-Steer Wheels Has A Diameter Too Small To Handle The MaximUM Recommended Torque, And Will Suffer From A Fatigue Failure From The Cyclic Stresses Of Vehicle Use And The Torquing Of The Wheel Nut.
Make Of Vehicle
OSHKOSH
Model Of Vehicle
HB SERIES
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V221000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of One Wheel StUD Can Lead To Subsequent Failuresof All The Studs On The Hub, Leading To Separation Of The Wheel And Tireassembly From A Vehicle, Resulting In Loss Of Steering Control And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Wheel StUD With A Newer, Wider Diameter Wheel Stud.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19900801
End Of Manufacture
19911201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42
Date Owners Notified
19920110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Date Report Received
19911230