1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES
The 1998 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 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Recalls for the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES, potentially affecting up to 816 vehicles.
Recall 01V342000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 816 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE CARRIERS WITH 6- OR 8-WHEEL DRIVE DESIGNED TO OPERATE OFF-ROAD IN DIFFICULT SOILS AND TERRAIN THAT ARE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF CONVENTIONAL REAR DISCHARGE CONCRETE TRUCKS. THE FRAME RAIL FLANGE IMPINGED ON THE HEAD OF ONE OR MORE LOCKBOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE ANGLE IRON REAR PEDESTAL SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRAME.
Consequence: BOLT HEAD IMPINGMENT CAN CAUSE THE PEDESTAL BOLT RETNETION SYSTEM TO LOSE THE SPECIFIED CLAMP LOAD CAUSING THE CONCRETE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK CHASSIS, INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: OWNERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO IMMEDIATELY CHECK ALL BOLTS ON THE REAR PEDESTALS. IF ANY ONE HORIZONTAL LOCKBOLT IS LOOSE OR MISSING, TO IMMEDIATELY REPLACE THE LOOSE LOCKBOLT. OSHKOSH IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT KITS WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND HAS AUTHORIZED LABOR REIMBURSEMENT....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OSHKOSH S SERIES
- 1993 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1994 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1995 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1998 OSHKOSH S SERIES (current)
- 1999 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2000 OSHKOSH S SERIES — 1 complaint
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