OSHKOSH V SERIES 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V068000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | V SERIES | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-05-18 | 1981-06-02 | 1981-06-18 |
Production Dates: 1979-03-01 - 1981-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE LOCKING BOLT THAT ENGAGES THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT GROOVE DOES NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE PITMAN ARM TO SLIDE AWAY FROM THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT.
ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ASSURE THAT THE PITMAN ARM LOCKING BOLT PROPERLY SECURES THE PITMAN SHAFT GROOVE. IF NOT, THE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE MADE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM LOCKING BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PITMAN ARM BECOMES DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERINGGEAR, STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE LOST AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.
