Recall
Oshkosh V Series — 81V068000
NHTSA ID
81V068000
Make
Oshkosh
Model
V Series
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-06-02
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
59
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.