NHTSA Recall 81V068000
Filed by Oshkosh Corporation. Component: Steering. Reported 1981-06-02. An estimated 59 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
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.