Defect Description For Recall
These Vehicles Have Front Axles With Brake Cam Operation Opposite To The Rotation Of The Brake DrUM (Cam Opposite), And There Is A Tendency For Brakes To Chatter Under Low Air Pressure, Resulting In Vibrations. The Vibrations Induce Stresses In The Tie Rod End Beyond Its Endurance Limit, And Result In Cracks In The Threaded Portion Of The StUD Where The Tube Ends.
Make Of Vehicle
OSHKOSH
Model Of Vehicle
P
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
91V187000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
Effect Of Defect
Cracks In The Tie Rod Can Result In Separation Of Thetie Rod And Loss Of Vehicle Control Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Replace The Cam Opposite Brake Actuation With Cam Same Brake Operation, By Interchanging The Left And Right Cam Assemblies To Avoid Brake Chattering; And Replace Tie Rods.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19850101
End Of Manufacture
19910401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
130
Date Owners Notified
19911108
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Date Report Received
19911027