Recall campaign · NHTSA 80V012000

Visibility: windshield

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1980-02-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 80V012000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
417
Reported to NHTSA
1980-02-11
Owners notified
1980-01-31

Defect description

IN SOME VEHICLES, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAB.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A WINDOW RETENTION KIT FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD SHEET METAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DAMAGE COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD GLASS TO BLOWINWARD OR FALL OUTWARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD OPENING, RESULTING IN INJURY TODRIVER, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
OSHKOSH B Series1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.