Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
OSHKOSH
Model Of Vehicle
M LINE
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
94V067000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Effect Of Defect
If Several Tank Strap Welds Fail Before CorreCTIve Action Can Be Performed, The Fuel Tank Can Separate From The Vehicle, Causing A Road Hazard.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19901001
End Of Manufacture
19931101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
842
Date Owners Notified
19940502
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Date Report Received
19940411