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Oshkosh S-Series Recall 92V171: Structure:Body

NHTSA campaign 92V171, reported November 24, 1992, 216 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V171OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem
THE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS FOR THE CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
Risk
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 PERFORM THE REPAIR.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh S-Series19911992