Oshkosh Recall 82V083000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 82V083000 · announced August 30, 1982 · filed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation · 368 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Oshkosh V713
• 1980 Oshkosh V713
• 1981 Oshkosh V713
• 1982 Oshkosh V713
• 1979 Oshkosh V715
• 1980 Oshkosh V715
• 1981 Oshkosh V715
• 1982 Oshkosh V715

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.