CHEVROLET P SERIES 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Make : CHEVROLET Model : P SERIES Year : 1985
Build Dates : 1983-05-01 - 1985-02-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V022000
Date Owner's Notified: 1985-02-25 Date Received by ODI: 1985-03-01 Date Added to Database: 1985-03-11
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 383
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:
     
Remedy:
      REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING/DRAG LINK.