- The problem
- 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 condition.
- The risk
- The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Oshkosh MT45 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Oshkosh MT45 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1997 for the column shift.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical MT45 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Oshkosh MT45 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Oshkosh MT45 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1997 Oshkosh MT45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Oshkosh MT45: column shift (April 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Oshkosh MT45 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Oshkosh MT45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Oshkosh MT45 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Oshkosh MT45 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data