OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

82V083000

Steering:linkages

Reported Aug 30, 1982 · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

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.

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.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1982 Oshkosh V715 1982 Oshkosh V713 1981 Oshkosh V715 1981 Oshkosh V713 1980 Oshkosh V715 1980 Oshkosh V713 1979 Oshkosh V715 1979 Oshkosh V713

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