Visibility: windshieldRecall 80V-012 · 1974–1979 Oshkosh B Series

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 80V-012 covers 417 1974–1979 Oshkosh B Series for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4171 model

ReportedFeb 11, 1980Owners notified Jan 31, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

IN SOME VEHICLES, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAB.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A WINDOW RETENTION KIT FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD SHEET METAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DAMAGE COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD GLASS TO BLOWINWARD OR FALL OUTWARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD OPENING, RESULTING IN INJURY TODRIVER, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Oshkosh B Series1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Built from August 1, 1974 to December 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.