There have been 7 safety recalls for the Oshkosh S 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 S Series.
The steps and grab handles can separate from the truckbody under load from cab occupants entering or exiting the cab, which couldresult in an injury to users.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Oshkosh S Series, 1992 Oshkosh S Series |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: The stainless steel fasteners for the cab entry steps and grab handles can crack and break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure to meet standards of fmvss 121 increases brakingdistance and increases the possibility of an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Oshkosh S Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: The rear tandem axle brakes do not meet the service brake application time requirements of fmvss 121. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Oshkosh B Series, 1976 Oshkosh B Series, 1977 Oshkosh B Series, 1978 Oshkosh B Series, 1979 Oshkosh B Series, 1980 Oshkosh B Series, 1981 Oshkosh B Series, 1982 Oshkosh B Series, 1983 Oshkosh B Series, 1983 Oshkosh S Series, 1984 Oshkosh S Series, 1985 Oshkosh S Series, 1986 Oshkosh S Series, 1987 Oshkosh S Series, 1988 Oshkosh S Series, 1989 Oshkosh S Series, 1990 Oshkosh S Series |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Separated fan blade could result in bodily injury topersons near by and also could damage the engine, radiator, etc.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Oshkosh S Series, 1985 Oshkosh S Series, 1986 Oshkosh S Series, 1987 Oshkosh S Series, 1988 Oshkosh S Series, 1984 Oshkosh V917, 1985 Oshkosh V917, 1986 Oshkosh V917, 1987 Oshkosh V917, 1988 Oshkosh V917 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Fan blade may crack and separate where the blade overlaps the spider. ... 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2001 | Structure:frame And Members | 816 |
| Nov. 24, 1992 | Structure:body | 216 |
| Nov. 4, 1991 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 104 |
| Jun. 4, 1991 | Structure | 1,585 |
| Jun. 13, 1988 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 351 |
| Mar. 1, 1985 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 383 |
| Sep. 21, 1984 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 176 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1999 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1998 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1997 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1992 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1991 Oshkosh S Series | 2 |
| 1990 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1989 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1988 Oshkosh S Series | 2 |
| 1987 Oshkosh S Series | 2 |
| 1986 Oshkosh S Series | 2 |
| 1985 Oshkosh S Series | 3 |
| 1984 Oshkosh S Series | 4 |
| 1983 Oshkosh S Series | 3 |
| 1982 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1981 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1980 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1979 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |
| 1978 Oshkosh S Series | 1 |