Vehicle recall 85V112000 · September 17, 1985
Oshkosh B Series, F Series and 1 more model
Certain front drive steering assemblies may contain a faulty weld at the axle ball flange and housing connection.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain front drive steering assemblies may contain a faulty weld at the axle ball flange and housing connection. Consequence of defect: weld failure could result in complete separation of the wheel, tire, brake assembly, and steering knuckle, causing loss of control and potential vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Repair fault in weld, reweld, and install a gusset for added support.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with front drive steering axle. System: axle, front drive steering.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V112000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 1985
- Filed by
- OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 13, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 114
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oshkosh B Series (1977): 1977
- Oshkosh F Series (1977): 1977
- Oshkosh P Series (1977): 1977
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