Oshkosh F SERIES recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1977 to 1989 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
1977: 1; 1978: 1; 1979: 2; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1983: 2; 1984: 2; 1985: 3; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
85V112000 · Steering
Reported: 1985-09-17 (September 17, 1985) · Model years: 1977
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 CRASH.
Remedy: REPAIR FAULT IN WELD, REWELD, AND INSTALL A GUSSET FOR ADDED SUPPORT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V078000 · Service Brakes, Air:Drum
Reported: 1980-06-20 (June 20, 1980) · Model years: 1978, 1979
THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A DEGRADED BRAKE EFFICIENCY.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A COMPLETE NEW WEDGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗85V150000 · Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1985-11-19 (November 19, 1985) · Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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. THIS WOULD LEAD TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION. REINSTALL THE AIR HOSES INTO THE REAR AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR.
NHTSA campaign record ↗85V022000 · Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection
Reported: 1985-03-01 (March 1, 1985) · Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985
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 AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE DRAG LINK BALL STUD IF WEAR IS OBSERVED AND/OR TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V075000 · Service Brakes, Air:Supply
Reported: 1990-04-16 (April 16, 1990) · Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
AIR BRAKES MAY NOT MEET THE RELEASE TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
Consequence: THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRAG AND TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
Remedy: REPLACE PARTS AND RE-WORK SYSTEM TO CORRECT AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME.
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