Recall 07V283000: Oshkosh truck corporation

Report received

Jun 19, 2007

Manufacturer

Oshkosh truck corporation

Potentially affected

1,858vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain concrete mixers equipped with hendrickson bridge axles, cracks have been found in the axle seat and kingpin hub portions.

Possible consequence

If the cracks should propagate while the vehicle is in road use, it is possible that debris from the axle or adjacent vehicles parts could be deposited in the roadway, increasing the risk of damage to a following vehicle or a crash.

Remedy

Oshkosh is working with hendrickson to replace the bridge axles on these vehicles (please see 07e040). The recall began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact hendrickson at 1-800-660-2843.