| Make : OSHKOSH | Model : F SERIES | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19830501 - 19850201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V022000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850225 | Date Received by ODI: 19850301 | Date Added to Database: 19850311 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 383 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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