Steering: linkagesRecall 82V-083 · Oshkosh vehicles
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 82V-083 covers 368 Oshkosh vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
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 August 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.