1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES
The 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES, potentially affecting up to 320 vehicles.
Recall 92V171000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 216 vehicles affected
Defect: THE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS FOR THE CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
Consequence: THE STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCKBODY UNDER LOAD FROM CAB OCCUPANTS ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN INJURY TO USERS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE STEP AND GRAB HANDLE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS WITH GRADE 5 ZINC AND YELLOW COATED FASTENERS. OSHKOSH WILL SEND THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS TO OWNERS WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS. OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE FASTENERS ON THEIR VEHICLES,...
View full details →Recall 91V194000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 104 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REAR TANDEM AXLE BRAKES DO NOT MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
Consequence: FAILURE TO MEET STANDARDS OF FMVSS 121 INCREASES BRAKINGDISTANCE AND INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE O.625 INCH NYLON AIR TUBING BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AIR MANIFOLD AND THE TANDEM SERVICE RELAY WILL BE REPLACED WITH .75 INCH NYLON TUBING, WHICH WILL ALLOW BRAKE SYSTEM TO MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FDM-TSIB-023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instruction on replacing the frame ground stud nut located at the rear of the vehicle on the inside right-hand frame rail. Engineering has changed the nut from a jam nut to a lock nut after receiving reports of the jam nut being loose when inspected.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OSHKOSH S SERIES
- 1986 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1987 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1988 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1989 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1990 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1991 OSHKOSH S SERIES (current)
- 1992 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1993 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1994 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1995 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
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- 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