OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

85V022000

Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Reported Mar 1, 1985 · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

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

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING/DRAG LINK.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1985 Oshkosh S Series 1985 Oshkosh F Series 1985 Oshkosh P Series 1984 Oshkosh P Series 1984 Oshkosh S Series 1984 Oshkosh F Series 1983 Oshkosh F Series 1983 Oshkosh S Series 1983 Oshkosh P Series

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