Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryRecall 72V-028 · Oshkosh vehicles
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 72V-028 covers 17 Oshkosh vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: delivery problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POWERED BY 1673-C CATERPILLAR ENGINE.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT FUEL PRESSURELINE BETWEEN ENGINE AND CAB FIREWALL IS INCORRECTLY LOCATED.IF CONDITIONEXISTS, LINE MAY BE SUBJECT TO RAPID DETERIORATON FROM ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLDHEAT, CAUSING HOSE TO BREAK, SPILLING FUEL WITH POSSIBLE FIRE RESULTING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RELOCATING LINE IF NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1971 to January 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.