WheelsRecall 72V-283 · Oshkosh vehicles

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 72V-283 covers 209 Oshkosh vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1972.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2096 models
ReportedNov 24, 1972Owners notified Oct 4, 1972
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V283000 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.

OSHKOSH TRUCK CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY OF FATIGUE CRACKSDEVELOPING IN WELL PORTION OF WHEEL ON VEHICLES WITH 20,000 AND 21,940 POUNDRATED AXLES.IF CONDITION EXISTS, CAN CAUSE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.(CORRECTBY CHANGING TO HEAVY DUTY WHEELS ON 21,940 PRESSURE POUND RATED AXLES.REDUCETIRE PRESSURE FROM 90 PSI TO 70 PSI ON VEHICLES WITH 20 POUND RATED AXLES.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.