2005 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 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES
The 2005 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 PARKING BRAKE, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 2,135 vehicles.
Recall 07V320000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 1,755 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OSHKOSH IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E-037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 06V390000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 380 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES, THE TORQUE ROD TOWER HAS A NONCONFORMING LOCATION AND WELD. THE WELD CAN CRACK, LEADING TO THE TANDEM AXLE LOSING ITS ANCHOR POINT, CAUSING THE DRIVELINE TO BEND TO AN ANGLE OUTSIDE ITS OPERATING PERIMETERS.
Consequence: IN TURN, THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVELINE BREAKING OR FORCING THE ENGINE TO STOP. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TANDEM AXLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND AND TURN UNDER THE VEHICLE CREATING A CONDITION THAT MIGHT INCLUDE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE TOWERS ON THE REAR TANDEM AND, IF CRACKS ARE FOUND, THE TORQUE TOWER WILL BE REWELDED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. OSHKOSH HAS TELEPHONED ALL OWNERS IN SEPTEMBER 2006, ADVISING THEM THAT UNTIL THE TORQUE TOWER IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FDM-TSIB-024 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instruction for checking electrical connections at various critical locations. Loose electrical connections can cause false readings and lead to electrical system errors.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OSHKOSH S-SERIES
- 2000 OSHKOSH S-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2005 OSHKOSH S-SERIES (current)
- 2006 OSHKOSH S-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2007 OSHKOSH S-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2008 OSHKOSH S-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2009 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