OSHKOSH F SERIES 1983: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V022000

Make Model Year
OSHKOSH F SERIES 1983
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-02-25 1985-03-01 1985-03-11

Production Dates: 1983-05-01 - 1985-02-01

Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 383

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.