CHEVROLET P SERIES 1977: STEERING
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : P SERIES | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 1977-10-01 - 1977-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V112000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1985-09-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-09-17 | Date Added to Database: 1985-09-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation | ||
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| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 114 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN FRONT DRIVE STEERING ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY WELD AT THE AXLE BALL FLANGE AND HOUSING CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WELD FAILURE COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPAIR FAULT IN WELD, REWELD, AND INSTALL A GUSSET FOR ADDED SUPPORT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVE STEERING AXLE. SYSTEM: AXLE, FRONT DRIVE STEERING. |
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