Oshkosh Recall 86V012000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 86V012000 · announced January 28, 1986 · filed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation · 107 units affected

The problem

LARGE SIZE PARTICLES IN THE STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID CAUSES A SOLENOID VALVE ORIFICE TO PLUG AND MALFUNCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAPABILITY OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY AND AT LOW SPEED TURNS.

What to do

REPAIR KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, DESIGNATED AS LVS USED BY THE MARINE CORPS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Oshkosh Da 1500 Series
• 1985 Oshkosh Da 1500 Series
• 1984 Oshkosh Da 3858 Series
• 1985 Oshkosh Da 3858 Series

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