NHTSA Recall 85V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V022000; Date: Mar. 1, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Oshkosh F Series; 1984 Oshkosh F Series; 1985 Oshkosh F Series; 1983 Oshkosh P Series; 1984 Oshkosh P Series; 1985 Oshkosh P Series; 1983 Oshkosh S Series; 1984 Oshkosh S Series; 1985 Oshkosh S Series
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Affected Units:: 383
Recall Summary:
Looseness may develop at the attachment (ball joint) of the drag link to the steering arm due to an insufficiently tightened retaining nut. This can wear the steering arm hole. Consequence of defect: steering looseness could cause handling difficulty which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
How to Fix:
Replace drag link ball stud if wear is observed and/or torque to specification.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavyduty trucks equipped with integral steering. System: steering/drag link.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 1985
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