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1977 Oshkosh B Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1977 Oshkosh B Series. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1977 Oshkosh B Series

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  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.

  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.

  3. 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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1977 Oshkosh B Series. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Oshkosh B Series model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Oshkosh B Series model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1977 Oshkosh B Series

How do I know if my 1977 Oshkosh B Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1977 Oshkosh B Series; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oshkosh dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 80V012000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.