SteeringRecall 85V-112 · Oshkosh vehicles

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 85V-112 covers 114 Oshkosh vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1143 models

ReportedSep 17, 1985Owners notified Sep 13, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN FRONT DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY WELD AT THE AXLE BALL FLANGE AND HOUSING CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WELD FAILURE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR FAULT IN WELD, REWELD, AND INSTALL A GUSSET FOR ADDED SUPPORT.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVE STEERING AXLE. SYSTEM: AXLE, FRONT DRIVE STEERING.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Oshkosh B Series1977

Oshkosh F Series1977

Oshkosh P Series1977

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