NHTSA Recall 82V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V083000; Date: Aug. 30, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Oshkosh V713; 1980 Oshkosh V713; 1981 Oshkosh V713; 1982 Oshkosh V713; 1979 Oshkosh V715; 1980 Oshkosh V715; 1981 Oshkosh V715; 1982 Oshkosh V715
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 368
Recall Summary:
The steering pitman arm cross bolts on the involved vehicles may not have been sufficiently tightened to properly secure the arm to the steering gear shaft. The bolt may loosen further during continued vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install the proper capscrew nut and washer to secure the arm cross bolt to the steering gear shaft. This will be performed free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motor homes. System: steering; steering gear shaft. Consequences of defect: partial disengagement of the pitman arm from thesteering gear shaft may cause the vehicle to wander off course, and an accidentmay result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 25, 1982
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