Defect Description For Recall
The Crosshead King Pin Forgings Of The Upper Coupling Assembly Can Crack, Chip, Or Break Off. This Can Cause Coupler Separation.
Make Of Vehicle
OSHKOSH
Model Of Vehicle
PIGGY-BACK TRAILER
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V064000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Coupler Separation Can Result In The Piggy-Back Trailerseparating From Its Towing Vehicle And/Or A Rail Car, Resulting In A Possiblevehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace DefeCTIve King Pins. Oshkosh Will Warrant The Entire Upper Coupling Assembly For Ten Years After InspeCTIon And Repairs.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19920301
End Of Manufacture
19920601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
201
Date Owners Notified
19930407
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Date Report Received
19930420