1981 Oshkosh V715 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1981 Oshkosh V715. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1981 Oshkosh V715
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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Antilock (service brakes)
An error in the installation of the brake air line resulted in connecting the front and rear air brake supply tanks in series without a check valve between them. If an air leak develops in either the front or rear brake system, both tanks would be depleted of air causing both brake systems to be inoperative. Consequence of defect: a…
Remedy: Rework plumbing for brake lines to enable front brake systems to be independently filled and protected from rear brake system.
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Linkages (steering)
The steering pitman arm cross bolts on the involved vehicles may not have been sufficiently tightened to properly secure the arm to the steering gear shaft. The bolt may loosen further during continued vehicle operation.
Remedy: Dealer will install the proper capscrew nut and washer to secure the arm cross bolt to the steering gear shaft. This will be performed free of charge.
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Linkage and cable (parking brake)
The parking brake linkage may not exert sufficient force to the parking brake system to hold the vehicle when parked on a slope.
Remedy: Parking brake linkage kits will be made available to repair the defect.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Oshkosh V715. 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 V715 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oshkosh V715 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Oshkosh V715 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Oshkosh V715 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Oshkosh V715 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Oshkosh V715 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Oshkosh V715 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 Oshkosh V715 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Oshkosh V715 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Oshkosh V715 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Oshkosh V715 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1981 Oshkosh V715
How do I know if my 1981 Oshkosh V715 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 1981 Oshkosh V715; 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 81V137000).
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
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- M Line2 complaints
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- MC18FG1 complaints
- Xc1 complaints
- Xc Chassis1 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.