Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V221000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-12-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V221000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
42
Reported to NHTSA
1991-12-30
Owners notified
1992-01-10

Defect description

THE WHEEL STUD USED FOR THE HUBS ON THE REAR-STEER WHEELS HAS A DIAMETER TOO SMALL TO HANDLE THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TORQUE, AND WILL SUFFER FROM A FATIGUE FAILURE FROM THE CYCLIC STRESSES OF VEHICLE USE AND THE TORQUING OF THE WHEEL NUT.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF ONE WHEEL STUD CAN LEAD TO SUBSEQUENT FAILURESOF ALL THE STUDS ON THE HUB, LEADING TO SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FROM A VEHICLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE WHEEL STUD WITH A NEWER, WIDER DIAMETER WHEEL STUD.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH REAR-STEER AXLES USED AS SNOW BLOWERS ORSNOW PLOWS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
OSHKOSH HB Series1991
OSHKOSH Multi-Purpose1991

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.