Link: connectionRecall 85V-022 · Oshkosh vehicles
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION recall 85V-022 covers 383 Oshkosh vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVYDUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING/DRAG LINK.
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 May 1, 1983 to February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.