Steering: linkagesRecall 81V-068 · 1979–1981 Oshkosh V Series
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 81V-068 covers 59 1979–1981 Oshkosh V Series for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1979 to May 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.