Background
At 2245:29 CST, the flight crew of a DC-10 reported at the final approach fix on an ILS approach to runway 9R. The final approach fix was 4.7 miles from the runway. The aircraft was cleared to land.
Incident
Moments later, a snow removal team working on runway 32L requested clearance for four vehicles to cross runway 9R. The tower controller provided clearance. At 2247:28, the lead man of the vehicle group reported that they were clear of the runway. However, when the fourth vehicle was about halfway across the runway, its manual transmission jumped out of gear and the driver had difficulty reengaging it. At 2248:00, the lead man notified the tower of the problem, but by then the DC-10 was already on final approach.
Evasive Action
After the DC-10 touched down and the spoilers deployed (before the nosewheel was lowered), the flight crew saw the vehicle at the edge of the runway. The captain took evasive action, steering the aircraft around the vehicle. The crew then continued the landing without further incident.
Outcome
The aircraft landed safely. No injuries or damage were reported.