Recall 95V-132: 1990–1992 Oshkosh MB, 1990–1992 Oshkosh MT

OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 13, 1995, covering about 921 vehicles.

NHTSA number
95V-132
Report date
Jul 13, 1995
Vehicles affected
921
Owners notified
Jul 17, 1995

The 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.

The risk

This condition can result in broken pitman shafts increasing the risk of a vehicle accident from a loss of steering control.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
ComponentSteering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number95V132000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Oshkosh MB1990, 1991, 1992All years
Oshkosh MT1990, 1991, 1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 95V-132?

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.

How is recall 95V-132 fixed?

Dealers will replace the affected steering gears with a new steering gear (Saginaw part no. 26035369/oshkosh part no. 4sk351).

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.