Defect summary
THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STEERING LINKAGE COULD GO INTOA TOGGLE CONDITION RESULTING IN A SLOW WHEEL RETURN AND IMPAIRED STEERINGCONTROL, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM.
Notes
SYSTEM: PITMAN ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD STEERING GEAR.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V187000. Text as published by NHTSA.