NHTSA Recall 01V044014: Tie rod assembly (steering)
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 321 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Oshkosh F.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V044014 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 11, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: airport support, snow removal, concrete carrier, and military vehicles equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Safety risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification is expected to begin during july/august 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact oshkosh at 1-920-235-9151 trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V044014
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Oshkosh F | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Oshkosh H | 2000, 2001 |
| Oshkosh H-Series | 1999 |
| Oshkosh Military Hemtt | 1999 |
| Oshkosh Military Pls | 1999 |
| Oshkosh P | 2000, 2001 |
| Oshkosh P Series | 1999 |
| Oshkosh S | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Oshkosh T | 2000, 2001 |
| Oshkosh T Series | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.