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1984 OSHKOSH P SERIES Recall - Campaign #85V022000

 
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1984 OSHKOSH P SERIES RECALL - #85V022000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION

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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Vehicle 1984 OSHKOSH P SERIES
Manufacturer OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Manufactured between 5/1/1983 - 2/1/1985
Recalled on 3/11/1985
Influenced by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 2/25/1985
# Affected 383
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
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