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Oshkosh MB18FD Recall 95V001: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 95V001, reported July 20, 1995, 142 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V001OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
A BRACKET INSTALLED TO SECURE A HIGH IDLE COMPONENT ONTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE ARM CAN HOOK THE WIRE HARNESS AND PREVENT ITS RETURN TO IDLE SPEED.
Risk
THE ENGINE THROTTLE CAN STICK PARTIALLY OPEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HIGH IDLE BRACKET AWAY FROM THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AND SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS AWAY FROM THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH IDLE THROTTLE OPTION.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh MB18FD19931994
Oshkosh MB19FD19931994