OSHKOSH P SERIES 1983: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V022000
Make | Model | Year |
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OSHKOSH | P 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
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.
REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING/DRAG LINK.