2018–2019 Oshkosh S-Series recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S-Series Mixer vehicles equipped with Cummins X12 engines with two hydraulic lines. The hydraulic hoses may have been unintentionally switched and installed to the wrong location, which can cause a loss of hydraulic assist steering.
💥 The risk
Loss of hydraulic assist steering may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Oshkosh will notify owners, and Oshkosh S-Series Service will correct any improperly installed hoses, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V486000
- Manufacturer
- Oshkosh Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 72
- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-888-686-7278
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 12, 2019
- Built
- Jan 1, 2018 – Apr 1, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.