Recall
Oshkosh S Series — 85V022000
NHTSA ID
85V022000
Make
Oshkosh
Model
S Series
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-03-01
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
383
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.