1983 Oshkosh P Series Recalls

All 1983 Oshkosh P Series recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

March 11th, 1985
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Recall Date
March 11th, 1985
Units Effected
383
NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V022000
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: February 25th, 1985

Defect 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.

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

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

Recall Comments

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