1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES
The 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY, STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES, potentially affecting up to 545 vehicles.
Recall 90V075000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
| 104 vehicles affected
Defect: AIR BRAKES MAY NOT MEET THE RELEASE TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
Consequence: THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRAG AND TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
Remedy: REPLACE PARTS AND RE-WORK SYSTEM TO CORRECT AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME.
View full details →Recall 85V022000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 383 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 85V150000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 58 vehicles affected
Defect: THE AIR SYSTEM SERVICE RELAY SUPPLY LINE ON THE #2 AXLE IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED INTO THE FRONT AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES WERE TO FAIL, THE SECONDARY, OR EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FOR THE #2 AXLE, WOULD NOT WORK. THIS WOULD LEAD TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OSHKOSH F SERIES
- 1980 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1981 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1982 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1983 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1984 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1985 OSHKOSH F SERIES (current)
- 1986 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1987 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1988 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1989 OSHKOSH F SERIES — 0 complaints
Other OSHKOSH Models
- OSHKOSH OSHKOSH — 11 total complaints
- OSHKOSH X LINE — 4 total complaints
- OSHKOSH M LINE — 2 total complaints
- OSHKOSH S SERIES — 2 total complaints
- OSHKOSH XC CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- OSHKOSH DA 1500 SERIES — 1 total complaint
- OSHKOSH MC18FG — 1 total complaint
- OSHKOSH XC — 1 total complaint