Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Oshkosh T Line and 1 more
Reported Jul 20, 1995509 vehicles affectedOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1994 – Mar 1, 1994
The defect
The fuel tank strap can break allowing a slight upward movement of the tank. a dual fuel tank strap breakage can also allow the tank to slide forward or rearward.
The risk
Movement of the fuel tank can allow diesel fuel to leak, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
The top fuel tank strap will be replaced with a redesigned, thicker strap.
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; attachments.vehicle description: heavy duty truck chassis.note: if the 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, please contact oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.