On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak Causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Manufacturer safety record
Oshkosh Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 20 owner complaints and 12 recalls for Oshkosh vehicles from 1984 to 2007. The most complained-about model is the Oshkosh (13 complaints).
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 1
Oshkosh models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Line | 1990-1993 | 2 | 2 |
| S-Series | 2005-2007 | 1 | 2 |
| XC | 1994-1996 | 1 | 2 |
| MB16FG | 1989-1991 | 0 | 2 |
| MC16FG | 1989-1991 | 0 | 2 |
| MT45 | 1995-1997 | 0 | 2 |
| DA 1500 Series | 1984-1985 | 1 | 1 |
| MC18FG | 1989-1991 | 1 | 1 |
| S Series | 1997-2000 | 1 | 1 |
| DA 3858 Series | 1984-1985 | 0 | 1 |
| H-Series | 2005-2007 | 0 | 1 |
| MB14FG | 1989-1991 | 0 | 1 |
| MB16FD | 1990-1991 | 0 | 1 |
| MC14FG | 1989-1991 | 0 | 1 |
| MC16FD | 1990-1991 | 0 | 1 |
| MT16FD | 1990-1991 | 0 | 1 |
| P-Series | 2005-2007 | 0 | 1 |
| TC | 1994-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| VC | 1994-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Oshkosh | 1985-1996 | 13 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Oshkosh vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2 | 1991 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 3 | 0 | C |
| 3 | 1995 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 2 | 0 | B |
| 4 | 1993 Oshkosh M Line | 2 | 2 | D |
| 5 | 1993 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 1 | 0 | A |
| 6 | 1996 Oshkosh XC | 1 | 2 | C |
| 7 | 1996 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 1 | 0 | A |
| 8 | 2000 Oshkosh S Series | 1 | 1 | F |
| 9 | 2007 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 1 | B |
| 10 | 1991 Oshkosh MC18FG | 1 | 1 | D |
| 11 | 1984 Oshkosh DA 1500 Series | 1 | 1 | - |
| 12 | 1985 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 1 | 0 | C |
| 13 | 1988 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 1 | 0 | C |
Latest Oshkosh recalls
On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies, the torque rod tower has a nonconforming location and weld. The weld can crack, leading to the tandem axle losing its anchor point, causing the driveline to bend to an angle outside its operating...
Vehicle description: front discharge concrete carriers with 6- or 8-wheel drive designed to operate off-road in difficult soils and terrain that are beyond the capability of conventional rear discharge concrete trucks. The frame rail flange impinged on the...
Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park...
The parking brake cylinder rod can separate from the socket that it is threaded into due to defective threads.
With no air in both front axle air suspension air bags, the chassis suspension will lower to the suspension stop. When that occurs, the track bar bracket can contact the axle steering tie rod.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data