Steering: rack and pinionRecall 95V-022 · Oshkosh vehicles
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 95V-022 covers 336 Oshkosh vehicles for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TWO OF THE FOUR BOLT-AND-WASHER COMBINATIONS USED TO SECURE THE 710 SAGINAW STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME HAD DIFFERENT WASHER MATERIAL THICKNESSES. THIS CAN AFFECT THE BOLT THREAD ENGAGEMENT INTO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING LOOSE STEERING GEAR BOLTS.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE STEERING GEAR BOLT HOLE DEPTH, REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHERS AND BOLTS WITH NEW FLANGED-HEAD CAP SCREWS INSTALLED WITH LOCTITE.
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS MODELS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726. 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1993 to January 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.