NHTSA recall 85V022000
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Oshkosh F Series and 2 more
Reported Mar 1, 1985383 vehicles affectedOSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONBuilt May 1, 1983 – Feb 1, 1985
The defect
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 remedy
Replace drag link ball stud if wear IS observed and/or torque to specification.