STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
THE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS FOR THE CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
Consequence
THE STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCKBODY UNDER LOAD FROM CAB OCCUPANTS ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN INJURY TO USERS.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STEP AND GRAB HANDLE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS WITH GRADE 5 ZINC AND YELLOW COATED FASTENERS. OSHKOSH WILL SEND THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS TO OWNERS WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS. OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE FASTENERS ON THEIR VEHICLES, AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR TO
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Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
THE REAR TANDEM AXLE BRAKES DO NOT MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
Consequence
FAILURE TO MEET STANDARDS OF FMVSS 121 INCREASES BRAKINGDISTANCE AND INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE O.625 INCH NYLON AIR TUBING BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AIR MANIFOLD AND THE TANDEM SERVICE RELAY WILL BE REPLACED WITH .75 INCH NYLON TUBING, WHICH WILL ALLOW BRAKE SYSTEM TO MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
104 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION