1999-2001 Oshkosh F, Oshkosh H and others recall: tie rod assembly
Oshkosh Truck Corporation reported this safety recall on July 11, 2001. It covers about 321 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 321
- reported
- Jul 11, 2001
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: airport support, snow removal, concrete carrier, and military vehicles equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification is expected to begin during july/august 2001. 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 oshkosh at 1‑920‑235‑9151 trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.
Recall number 01V044014
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V044014
Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Oshkosh F, Oshkosh H and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 01V044014, reported on July 11, 2001, covers about 321 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V044014?
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification is expected to begin during july/august 2001. 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 oshkosh at 1‑920‑235‑9151 trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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