NHTSA recall 07V283000
Suspension
Mcneilus Bridgemaster V
Reported Jun 19, 20071,858 vehicles affectedOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONBuilt Sep 7, 2006 – May 30, 2007
The defect
On certain concrete mixers equipped with hendrickson bridge axles, cracks have been found in the axle seat and kingpin hub portions.
The risk
If the cracks should propagate while the vehicle IS in road use, it IS possible that debris from the axle or adjacent vehicles parts could be deposited in the roadway, increasing the risk of damage to a following vehicle or a crash.
The remedy
Oshkosh IS working with hendrickson to replace the bridge axles on these vehicles (please see 07e040). the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact hendrickson at 1-800-660-2843.