Recall 85V022000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Defect in 1983-1985 OSHKOSH S SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 383 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V022000 |
| Manufacturer | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 383 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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