1985 Oshkosh S-Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Oshkosh S-Series. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1985 Oshkosh S-Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
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.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Fan blade may crack and separate where the blade overlaps the spider.
Remedy: Install a new all steel fan.
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Connection (steering)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 Oshkosh S-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 S-Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oshkosh S-Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Oshkosh S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 Oshkosh S-Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 Oshkosh S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Oshkosh S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Oshkosh S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 Oshkosh S-Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 Oshkosh S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Oshkosh S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Oshkosh S-Series | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 Oshkosh S-Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 Oshkosh S-Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 Oshkosh S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Oshkosh S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Oshkosh S-Series | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1985 Oshkosh S-Series
How do I know if my 1985 Oshkosh S-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 1985 Oshkosh S-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 85V022000).
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
- Oshkosh10 complaints
- X Line4 complaints
- M Line2 complaints
- Da 1500 Series1 complaints
- MC18FG1 complaints
- Xc1 complaints
- Xc Chassis1 complaints
- A18230 complaints
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.