1983 OSHKOSH F SERIES Recalls (2)

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:: 85V150000 on 12/01/1985
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 12/31/1978 - 10/31/1985
Affected:: 58
Defect:: The air system service relay supply line on the #2 axle is incorrectly installed into the front air system reservoir. consequence of defect: if front service brakes were to fail, the secondary, or emergency braking system for the #2 axle, would not work. this would lead to a complete loss of braking capability which may cause an accident. corrective action. reinstall the air hoses into the rear air system reservoir.
Notes:: System: brakes, emergency air. vehicle description: heavy-duty f series trucks equipped with a 72 inch rearwalking beam suspension.