Oshkosh Recall 85V022000: Steering, Linkages, Drag, Link, Connection

NHTSA recall 85V022000 · announced March 1, 1985 · filed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation · 383 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING/DRAG LINK.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1983 Oshkosh F Series
• 1984 Oshkosh F Series
• 1985 Oshkosh F Series
• 1983 Oshkosh P Series
• 1984 Oshkosh P Series
• 1985 Oshkosh P Series
• 1983 Oshkosh S Series
• 1984 Oshkosh S Series
• 1985 Oshkosh S Series

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