Recall 82V083000
Steering › Linkages — Oshkosh · reported 30 Aug 1982 · 368 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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