Suspension: multiple axleRecall 84V-110 · Oshkosh vehicles

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 84V-110 covers 176 Oshkosh vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1762 models

ReportedSep 21, 1984Owners notified Sep 14, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES IN THE LOAD SPAN TAG SYSTEM. WHEN A MALFUNCTION IN THIS SYSTEM OCCURS, AXLE TO PAVEMENT PRESSURE INCREASES WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION.

What to do

The fix

THE EXISTING CONTROL SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A THREE-POSITION SWITCH WHICH, BY USE OF A NEUTRAL POSITION, WILL PREVE NT PRESSURE BUILDUP. A NEW OPERATION LABEL WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "LOAD SPAN TAG AXLES".SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TAG AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS INCREASE IN PRESSURE CAN REDUCE BRAKING POWER ANDSTEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Oshkosh B Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Oshkosh S-series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Built from November 1, 1977 to September 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.