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Oshkosh MB Recall 95V132: Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman

NHTSA campaign 95V132, reported July 13, 1995, 921 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V132OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Problem
THIS STEERING GEAR CAN FAIL FROM FATIGUE CAUSED BY HIGH TWISTING FORCES THAT CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN SEVERE DAILY USE SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AGAINST THE AXLE STOPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON DRY PAVEMENT.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN BROKEN PITMAN SHAFTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT FROM A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED STEERING GEARS WITH A NEW STEERING GEAR (SAGINAW PART NO. 26035369/OSHKOSH PART NO. 4SK351).
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR; SHAFT PITMAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A SAGINAW 710 STEERING GEAR (SAGINAW PART NO. 26025646/OSHKOSH PART NO. P100614).NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT OSKHOSH AT 1-414-235-1726, M-LINE REPRESENTATIVE.ALSO CONTAC THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh MB199019911992
Oshkosh MT199019911992