NHTSA recall 85V112000
Steering
Oshkosh B Series and 2 more
Reported Sep 17, 1985114 vehicles affectedOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONBuilt Oct 1, 1977 – Dec 1, 1977
The defect
Certain front drive steering assemblies may contain a faulty weld at the axle ball flange and housing connection. consequence of defect: weld failure could result in complete separation of the wheel, tire, brake assembly, and steering knuckle, causing loss of control and potential vehicle crash.
The remedy
Repair fault in weld, reweld, and install a gusset for added support.