Oshkosh Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Oshkosh Corporation in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 12, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TORQUE ROD TOWER/ARVINMERITOR

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V390000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 380

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 19, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES/BENDIX

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.

NHTSA ID: 06V221000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 139

Consequence Summary:

THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OSHKOSH AT 920-233-9244.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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