NHTSA Campaign 07V283000

SUSPENSION

Issued by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION · Reported Jun 19, 2007 · 1,858 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN CONCRETE MIXERS EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON BRIDGE AXLES, CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE AXLE SEAT AND KINGPIN HUB PORTIONS.

Consequence

IF THE CRACKS SHOULD PROPAGATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN ROAD USE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DEBRIS FROM THE AXLE OR ADJACENT VEHICLES PARTS COULD BE DEPOSITED IN THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE OR A CRASH.

Remedy

OSHKOSH IS WORKING WITH HENDRICKSON TO REPLACE THE BRIDGE AXLES ON THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E040). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HENDRICKSON AT 1-800-660-2843.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER V 2006 1,858
MCNEILUS BRIDGEMASTER V 2007 1,858

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V283000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.