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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 06V390📅 Oct 12, 2006

2005–2006 Oshkosh S-Series recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies, the torque rod tower has a nonconforming location and weld. The weld CAN crack, leading to the tandem axle losing its anchor point, causing the driveline to bend to an angle outside its operating perimeters.

💥 The risk

In turn, this CAN result in the driveline breaking or forcing the engine to stop. It is also possible for the tandem axle to drop to the ground and turn under the vehicle creating a condition that might include loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the torque towers on the rear tandem and, if cracks are found, the torque tower will be rewelded according to instructions. Oshkosh has telephoned all owners in september 2006, advising them that until the torque tower is rewelded, owners should inspect for cracks at the base of the torque towers on the rear tandem on a weekly basis. The recall began on january 15, 2007. Owners may contact oshkosh at 1-920-233-9427.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
06V390000
Manufacturer
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
380
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 15, 2007
Built
Jan 1, 2005 – Nov 1, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 06V390 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 06V390?

2005–2006 Oshkosh S-Series. 380 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Oshkosh dealer to book the free repair.