NHTSA campaign 93V064000
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 93V064000
THE CROSSHEAD KING PIN FORGINGS OF THE UPPER COUPLING ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK, CHIP, OR BREAK OFF. THIS CAN CAUSE COUPLER SEPARATION.
Reported 04/20/1993
What can happen
COUPLER SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN THE PIGGY-BACK TRAILERSEPARATING FROM ITS TOWING VEHICLE AND/OR A RAIL CAR, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Repair
REPLACE DEFECTIVE KING PINS. OSHKOSH WILL WARRANT THE ENTIRE UPPER COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR TEN YEARS AFTER INSPECTION AND REPAIRS.
Components
- Trailer hitches: Fifth wheel assembly
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.