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Oshkosh V Series Recall 81V068: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 81V068, reported June 2, 1981, 59 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V068OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh V Series19801981