Structure: bodyRecall 92V-171 · 1991–1992 Oshkosh S-series
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 92V-171 covers 216 1991–1992 Oshkosh S-series for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS FOR THE CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
The risk
THE STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCKBODY UNDER LOAD FROM CAB OCCUPANTS ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN INJURY TO USERS.
The fix
REPLACE THE STEP AND GRAB HANDLE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS WITH GRADE 5 ZINC AND YELLOW COATED FASTENERS. OSHKOSH WILL SEND THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS TO OWNERS WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS. OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE FASTENERS ON THEIR VEHICLES, AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR TO PERFORM THE REPAIR.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.