1979 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 |
1979 OSHKOSH V SERIES |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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