OSHKOSH V715 1981: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | V715 | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-08-25 | 1982-08-30 | 1982-09-10 |
Production Dates: 1979-03-01 - 1982-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 368
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM CROSS BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN FURTHER DURING CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION.
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER CAPSCREW NUT AND WASHER TO SECURE THE ARM CROSS BOLT TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PITMAN ARM FROM THESTEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO WANDER OFF COURSE, AND AN ACCIDENTMAY RESULT.
