SATURN S SERIES 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Make : SATURN | Model : S 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 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING/DRAG LINK. |