OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
81V068000
Steering:linkages
Reported Jun 2, 1981 · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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.
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