1985 OSHKOSH S SERIES Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 85V022000 on 03/10/1985
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1983 - 01/31/1985
- Affected:
- 383
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace drag link ball stud if wear is observed and/or torque to specification.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavyduty trucks equipped with integral steering. system: steering/drag link.
- Campaign:
- 88V093000 on 06/16/1988
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1983 - 04/30/1988
- Affected:
- 351
- Defect:
- Fan blade may crack and separate where the blade overlaps the spider.
- Consequence:
- Separated fan blade could result in bodily injury topersons near by and also could damage the engine, radiator, etc.
- Correction:
- Install a new all steel fan.
- Notes:
- System: cooling fan.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
- Campaign:
- 91V089000 on 06/12/1991
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1975 - 05/31/1990
- Affected:
- 1,585
- Defect:
- Step tread was designed with an upturned edge. also, incorrect bolts were used to attach the steps to vehicle; incorrect bolts may fatigue and break allowing the steps to separate from cab.
- Consequence:
- Persons exiting the cab can trip and fall on upturnededges. also, fatigue or broken bolts could cause the steps to break away at thetime that a person is entering or exiting the vehicles.
- Correction:
- Replace incorrectly designed steps, replace incorrect bolts.
- Notes:
- System: cab steps.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
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