1983 Oshkosh P Series

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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0Owner complaints

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1Recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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85V022000 · Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Mar 1, 1985

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.

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NHTSA investigations

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