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Oshkosh B Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 11 model years of the Oshkosh B Series (1974–1984).

5
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1978
year with most recalls

Pick your Oshkosh B Series model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Oshkosh B Series10
1983 Oshkosh B Series20
1982 Oshkosh B Series20
1981 Oshkosh B Series20
1980 Oshkosh B Series20
1979 Oshkosh B Series40
1978 Oshkosh B Series40
1977 Oshkosh B Series30
1976 Oshkosh B Series20
1975 Oshkosh B Series20
1974 Oshkosh B Series10

All Oshkosh B Series recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Oshkosh B Series, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Structure

    NHTSA 91V089000 Reported 1,585 vehicles potentially affected OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Replace incorrectly designed steps, replace incorrect bolts.

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

  2. Steering

    NHTSA 85V112000 Reported 114 vehicles potentially affected OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1977

  3. Multiple axle (suspension)

    NHTSA 84V110000 Reported 176 vehicles potentially affected OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

    These trucks were equipped with defective hydraulic pressure switches in the load span tag system. When a malfunction in this system occurs, axle to pavement pressure increases when vehicle is operated in an unloaded condition.

    Remedy: The existing control switch will be replaced with a three-position switch which, by use of a neutral position, will preve nt pressure buildup. A new operation label will also be included.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

  4. Drum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 80V078000 Reported 486 vehicles potentially affected OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

  5. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 80V012000 Reported 417 vehicles potentially affected OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

    In some vehicles, cracks may develop in the sheet metal around the windshield opening. Continued vehicle operation could result in progressive damage to the cab.

    Remedy: The dealer will install a window retention kit free of charge.

    Model years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Other Oshkosh models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.