1981 OSHKOSH V713 RECALL - #82V083000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM CROSS BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN FURTHER DURING CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1981 OSHKOSH V713 |
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| Manufacturer |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1979 - 8/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
9/10/1982 |
| Influenced by |
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/25/1982 |
| # Affected |
368 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM CROSS BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN FURTHER DURING CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER CAPSCREW NUT AND WASHER TO SECURE THE ARM CROSS BOLT TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PITMAN ARM FROM THESTEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO WANDER OFF COURSE, AND AN ACCIDENTMAY RESULT. |
| See also |
1981 OSHKOSH V713 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
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