There have been 5 safety recalls for the Oshkosh F Series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Oshkosh F Series.
There may be a slight front axle brake drag and trucks would not comply with fmvss 121.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Oshkosh F Series, 1986 Oshkosh F Series, 1987 Oshkosh F Series, 1988 Oshkosh F Series, 1989 Oshkosh F Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY |
| Recall Summary: Air brakes may not meet the release time requirements of fmvss 121. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Oshkosh F Series, 1980 Oshkosh F Series, 1981 Oshkosh F Series, 1982 Oshkosh F Series, 1983 Oshkosh F Series, 1984 Oshkosh F Series, 1985 Oshkosh F Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Oshkosh B Series, 1977 Oshkosh F Series, 1977 Oshkosh P Series |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Certain front drive steering assemblies may contain a faulty weld at the axle ball flange and housing connection. Consequence of defect: weld failure could result in complete separation of the wheel, tire, brake assembly, and steering knuckle, causing loss of control and potential vehicle ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Oshkosh F Series, 1984 Oshkosh F Series, 1985 Oshkosh F Series, 1983 Oshkosh P Series, 1984 Oshkosh P Series, 1985 Oshkosh P Series, 1983 Oshkosh S Series, 1984 Oshkosh S Series, 1985 Oshkosh S Series |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Oshkosh B Series, 1979 Oshkosh B Series, 1978 Oshkosh F Series, 1979 Oshkosh F Series, 1978 Oshkosh P Series, 1979 Oshkosh P Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM |
| Recall Summary: The front brake assemblies installed on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled. This defect will result in a degraded brake efficiency. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 16, 1990 | Service Brakes, Air:supply | 104 |
| Nov. 19, 1985 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 58 |
| Sep. 17, 1985 | Steering | 114 |
| Mar. 1, 1985 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 383 |
| Jun. 20, 1980 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 486 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1989 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1988 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1987 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1986 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1985 Oshkosh F Series | 3 |
| 1984 Oshkosh F Series | 2 |
| 1983 Oshkosh F Series | 2 |
| 1982 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1981 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1980 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1979 Oshkosh F Series | 2 |
| 1978 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |
| 1977 Oshkosh F Series | 1 |