Vehicle recall 85V022000 · March 1, 1985
Oshkosh F Series, P Series and 1 more model
Looseness may develop at the attachment (ball joint) of the drag link to the steering arm due to an insufficiently tightened retaining nut.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 1985
- Filed by
- OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- February 25, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 383
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oshkosh F Series (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983
- Oshkosh P Series (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983
- Oshkosh S-Series (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983
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