- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This contact will cause increased steering resistance and could cause loss of steering control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the bracket track bar mount with a new design.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Oshkosh XC Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Oshkosh XC with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1996 for the air suspension system. For comparison, the 1995 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical XC year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Oshkosh XC problems
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1996 Oshkosh XC recalls 2
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
- The problem
- When the chassis/vehicle is operated on a highway and the cruise control system is turned on, with the speed set, if the stop/hazard fuse has failed, the cruise control will not disengage when the brake pedal is depressed.
- The risk
- The cruise control system will not disengage increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- The cruise control circuits will be rewired and a control relay installed to disengage and deactivate the cruise control if an electrical short or fuse failure occurs.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1996 Oshkosh XC
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Owner states that he called the manufacturer of this vehicle and was told that his vehicle had been involved in a suspension recall. Dealer then told him they had no parts, owner notes that vehicle will not stay in one lane. *Ak
Oshkosh XC: every year compared
All XC years1996 Oshkosh XC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Oshkosh XC | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 1996 Oshkosh Oshkosh | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 Oshkosh XC
Does the 1996 Oshkosh XC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1996 Oshkosh XC: air suspension system (August 1996); vehicle speed control (August 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oshkosh XC?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Oshkosh XC had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 31, 1997 and the latest on January 31, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Oshkosh XC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Oshkosh XC 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 1996 Oshkosh XC 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