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Oshkosh V713 Recall 82V083: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 82V083, reported August 30, 1982, 368 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V083OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh V713198019811982
Oshkosh V715198019811982