Recall 93V064000: Oshkosh truck corporation

Report received

Apr 20, 1993

Manufacturer

Oshkosh truck corporation

Potentially affected

201vehicles

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

The crosshead king pin forgings of the upper coupling assembly can crack, chip, or break off. This can cause coupler separation.

Possible consequence

Coupler separation can result in the piggy-back trailerseparating from its towing vehicle and/or a rail car, resulting in a possiblevehicle accident.

Remedy

Replace defective king pins. Oshkosh will warrant the entire upper coupling assembly for ten years after inspection and repairs.