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Oshkosh DA 1500 Series Recall 86V012: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 86V012, reported January 28, 1986, 107 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V012OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPAIR KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, DESIGNATED AS LVS USED BY THE MARINE CORPS.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh DA 1500 Series19841985
Oshkosh DA 3858 Series19841985