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Oshkosh F Series Recall 85V022: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 85V022, reported March 1, 1985, 383 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V022OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING/DRAG LINK.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh F Series198319841985
Oshkosh P Series198319841985
Oshkosh S-Series198319841985