Oshkosh 1993–1995 Steering recall
Recalled February 7, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95V022000 · Oshkosh
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE STEERING GEAR BOLT HOLE DEPTH, REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHERS AND BOLTS WITH NEW FLANGED-HEAD CAP SCREWS INSTALLED WITH LOCTITE.
Units
336 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE STEERING GEAR BOLT HOLE DEPTH, REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHERS AND BOLTS WITH NEW FLANGED-HEAD CAP SCREWS INSTALLED WITH LOCTITE.
Product
Oshkosh MB · Oshkosh MC
Manufacturer(s)
Oshkosh Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →