Multiple axle: torque armRecall 72V-109 · Oshkosh vehicles
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 72V-109 covers 37 Oshkosh vehicles for a multiple axle: torque arm problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT BOLTS ATTACHING FRONT AND REAR UPPER TORQUE RODS TOTANDEM REAR AXLE BRACKETS WILL FAIL UNDER EXTREME LOAD.FAILURE COULD ALLOWAXLE TO FALL FORWARD.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BOLTS WITH IMPROVEDTYPE BOLTS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
6 models
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1972 to March 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.