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1981 OSHKOSH V SERIES Recall - Campaign #81V068000

 
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1981 OSHKOSH V SERIES RECALL - #81V068000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

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.

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Vehicle 1981 OSHKOSH V SERIES
Manufacturer OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured between 3/1/1979 - 5/1/1981
Recalled on 6/18/1981
Influenced by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/18/1981
# Affected 59
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
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