Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V051000 Reported March 27, 1996

Freightliner/steering:gear:rack and pinion

Oshkosh Corporation · Steering · 2,283 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V051000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
2,283
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 27, 1996

Defect Summary

(1) the mounting plate, which is used in combination with four bolts to secure the saginaw 710 steering gear to the chassis frame, was designed to have four welded bosses with the same final height dimension. This plate was not ground down; (2) paint was left on the surface between the mounting plate and the steering gear; (3) a flanged-head bolt was misaligned through the frame, mounting plate and the steering gear; or (4) the tolerances between the frame and the mounting plate holes were too tight causing an alignment problem during assembly.

Safety Consequence

These conditions can cause loose steering gear bolts which could lead to loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering gear flanged-head mounting bolts; the mounting plate will be machined to specification also insuring that the surface is free of paint; the steering gear mounting fasteners will be replaced; and the holes through the frame and the mounting plate will be enlarged to allow for increased assembly clearance.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Oshkosh Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 96V051000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V051000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V051000?

NHTSA recall 96V051000 was issued by Oshkosh Corporation on March 27, 1996. It addresses: Freightliner/steering:gear:rack and pinion. The recall affects approximately 2,283 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Oshkosh Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V051000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.