Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 94V-048 · 1990–1994 Oshkosh Super-slider
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 94V-048 covers 160 1990–1994 Oshkosh Super-slider for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS DOES NOT ALWAYS INSURE A POSITIVE GROUND BETWEEN THE SELF-GROUNDING SEVEN WAY RECEPTACLE AND THE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLIES THROUGH THE SLIDING RUNNING GEAR FRAME. VIBRATION FROM VEHICLE OPERATION CAUSES INTERMITTENT LOSS OF AN ELECTRICAL GROUND TO THE REAR FRAME.
The risk
THE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL GROUND CAUSES FLICKERING OF THE REAR LIGHTS.
The fix
A GROUNDING WIRE WILL BE ADDED TO THESE VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; GENERAL; TAIL LIGHTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT OSHKOSH TRUCK SERVICE CENTER AT 1-813-743-3900. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.