Recall 81V068000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 1979-1981 OSHKOSH V SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 59 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V068000 |
| Manufacturer | OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 59 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE LOCKING BOLT THAT ENGAGES THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT GROOVE DOES NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE PITMAN ARM TO SLIDE AWAY FROM THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT.
Remedy
ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ASSURE THAT THE PITMAN ARM LOCKING BOLT PROPERLY SECURES THE PITMAN SHAFT GROOVE. IF NOT, THE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE MADE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for OSHKOSH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V074000 | 2025 OSHKOSH NGDV | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 5,242 | |
| 25V444000 | 2025 OSHKOSH NGDV | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 917 | |
| 25V228000 | 2024 OSHKOSH S-SERIES | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 469 | |
| 25V224000 | 2025 OSHKOSH NGDV ELECTRIC | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 216 | |
| 25V192000 | 2024 OSHKOSH NGDV ELECTRIC | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 169 | |
| 24V917000 | 2022 OSHKOSH S-SERIES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE | 800 | |
| 24V928000 | 2025 OSHKOSH DEFENSE NGDV ICE | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 144 | |
| 24V471000 | 2025 OSHKOSH DEFENSE NGDV ICE | AIR BAGS | 8 | |
| 22V378000 | 2019 OSHKOSH S-SERIES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1,316 | |
| 22V008000 | 2019 OSHKOSH S-SERIES | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1,608 |