Recall 96V-051: 1996 Oshkosh MT14FDU
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Mar 27, 1996, covering about 2,283 vehicles.
The problem
(1) the mounting plate, which is used in combination with four bolts to secure the saginaw 710 steering gear to the chassis frame, was designed to have four welded bosses with the same final height dimension. This plate was not ground down; (2) paint was left on the surface between the mounting plate and the steering gear; (3) a flanged-head bolt was misaligned through the frame, mounting plate and the steering gear; or (4) the tolerances between the frame and the mounting plate holes were too tight causing an alignment problem during assembly.
The risk
These conditions can cause loose steering gear bolts which could lead to loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering gear flanged-head mounting bolts; the mounting plate will be machined to specification also insuring that the surface is free of paint; the steering gear mounting fasteners will be replaced; and the holes through the frame and the mounting plate will be enlarged to allow for increased assembly clearance.
Notes
System: steering; gear; rack and pinion. Vehicle description: heavy duty truck chassis equipped with a saginaw 710 steering gear. 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 freightliner /oshkosh at 1-414-235-1726. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Rack and Pinion |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V051000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh MT14FDU | 1996 | All 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 96V-051?
(1) the mounting plate, which is used in combination with four bolts to secure the saginaw 710 steering gear to the chassis frame, was designed to have four welded bosses with the same final height dimension. This plate was not ground down; (2) paint was left on the surface between the mounting plate and the steering gear; (3) a flanged-head bolt was misaligned through the frame, mounting plate and the steering gear; or (4) the tolerances between the frame and the mounting plate holes were too tight causing an alignment problem during assembly.
How is recall 96V-051 fixed?
Dealers will replace the steering gear flanged-head mounting bolts; the mounting plate will be machined to specification also insuring that the surface is free of paint; the steering gear mounting fasteners will be replaced; and the holes through the frame and the mounting plate will be enlarged to allow for increased assembly clearance.
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.