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
MULTI-PURPOSE
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