1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES
The 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES, potentially affecting up to 176 vehicles.
Recall 84V110000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| 176 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES IN THE LOAD SPAN TAG SYSTEM. WHEN A MALFUNCTION IN THIS SYSTEM OCCURS, AXLE TO PAVEMENT PRESSURE INCREASES WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION.
Remedy: THE EXISTING CONTROL SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A THREE-POSITION SWITCH WHICH, BY USE OF A NEUTRAL POSITION, WILL PREVE NT PRESSURE BUILDUP. A NEW OPERATION LABEL WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FDM-TSIB-025 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides instructions for bolting the water tank mounting feet to the water tank if the bonded feet become loose.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OSHKOSH S SERIES
- 1978 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1979 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1980 OSHKOSH S SERIES (current)
- 1981 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1982 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1983 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1984 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1985 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
Other OSHKOSH Models
- OSHKOSH OSHKOSH — 11 total complaints
- OSHKOSH X LINE — 4 total complaints
- OSHKOSH M LINE — 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
- OSHKOSH A1823 — 0 total complaints