Vehicle recall 71V039000 · March 24, 1971
1969-1971 Oshkosh Oshkosh
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Oshkosh service bulletin no 87.TRUCK.POSSIBILITY that torq ue rods maybreak because of inadequate butt welds.breakageof torque rods would allowtandem axle to lose restraints andcause loss of vehicle control as well asadditional damage torelated mechanical components.(correct by replacingwhere ne cessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V039000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 1971
- Filed by
- OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle › Torque arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oshkosh Oshkosh (1969-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969
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