Oshkosh Recall 80V012000: Visibility, Windshield

NHTSA recall 80V012000 · announced February 11, 1980 · filed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation · 417 units affected

The problem

IN SOME VEHICLES, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAB.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A WINDOW RETENTION KIT FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD SHEET METAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DAMAGE COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD GLASS TO BLOWINWARD OR FALL OUTWARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD OPENING, RESULTING IN INJURY TODRIVER, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1974 Oshkosh B Series
• 1975 Oshkosh B Series
• 1976 Oshkosh B Series
• 1977 Oshkosh B Series
• 1978 Oshkosh B Series
• 1979 Oshkosh B Series

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.