Recalls › 84V110000

NHTSA recall 84V110000

Suspension › Multiple axle

Oshkosh B Series and 1 more

Reported Sep 21, 1984176 vehicles affectedOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 1, 1977 – Sep 1, 1984

The defect

These trucks were equipped with defective hydraulic pressure switches in the load span tag system. When a malfunction in this system occurs, axle to pavement pressure increases when vehicle IS operated in an unloaded condition.

The remedy

The existing control switch will be replaced with a three-position switch which, by use of a neutral position, will preve nt pressure buildup. A new operation label will also be included.

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Vehicles in this recall

Oshkosh B Series
1978197919801981198219831984
Oshkosh S Series
1978197919801981198219831984

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with "load span tag axles".system: suspension; tag axle.consequences of defect: this increase in pressure can reduce braking power andsteering control, possibly resulting in an accident.