Defect Description For Recall
Two Top Mounting Straps Secure The Fuel Tank To The Frame. Breakage Has Occurred Where The Strap Bolts To The Frame Rail.
Make Of Vehicle
OSHKOSH
Model Of Vehicle
M LINE
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
95V234000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Strap Breaks, The Fuel Tank Can Move And Rub Against The Floor Of The Body And The Fuel Lines Can Be Damaged.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Stronger Strap Replacing The Upper Strap. A Frame Crossmember/Channel, Designed To Bolt Onto The Frame Lower Flanges Directly Behind The Fuel Tank, Will Be Installed When The Chassis Design Did Not Place A Frame Crossmember Within 2″ Measured From The Rear Of The Fuel Tank.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19901001
End Of Manufacture
19931101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
876
Date Owners Notified
19960102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Date Report Received
19951207