Vehicle Recall Archive for 1983 OSHKOSH

Record ID	30707
Campaign Number	85V022000
Make of Vehicle	OSHKOSH
Model of Vehicle	F SERIES
Year	1983
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Defect Description	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.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect	REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.
Manufacturers	OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Start of Manufacture	19830501
End of Manufacture	19850201
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	383
Date Owners Notified	19850225
Initiated By	MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19850301
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard

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