Oshkosh Recall 84V110000: Suspension, Multiple Axle

NHTSA recall 84V110000 · announced September 21, 1984 · filed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation · 176 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Oshkosh B Series
• 1979 Oshkosh B Series
• 1980 Oshkosh B Series
• 1981 Oshkosh B Series
• 1982 Oshkosh B Series
• 1983 Oshkosh B Series
• 1984 Oshkosh B Series
• 1978 Oshkosh S Series
• 1979 Oshkosh S Series
• 1980 Oshkosh S Series
• 1981 Oshkosh S Series
• 1982 Oshkosh S Series
• 1983 Oshkosh S Series
• 1984 Oshkosh S Series

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