1986 OSHKOSH S SERIES

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 8 TSBs

91V089000 Jun 4, 1991
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
STEP TREAD WAS DESIGNED WITH AN UPTURNED EDGE. ALSO, INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE STEPS TO VEHICLE; INCORRECT BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK ALLOWING THE STEPS TO SEPARATE FROM CAB.
Consequence
PERSONS EXITING THE CAB CAN TRIP AND FALL ON UPTURNEDEDGES. ALSO, FATIGUE OR BROKEN BOLTS COULD CAUSE THE STEPS TO BREAK AWAY AT THETIME THAT A PERSON IS ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLES.
Remedy
REPLACE INCORRECTLY DESIGNED STEPS, REPLACE INCORRECT BOLTS.
1,585 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
88V093000 Jun 13, 1988
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
FAN BLADE MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE WHERE THE BLADE OVERLAPS THE SPIDER.
Consequence
SEPARATED FAN BLADE COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY TOPERSONS NEAR BY AND ALSO COULD DAMAGE THE ENGINE, RADIATOR, ETC.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW ALL STEEL FAN.
351 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 OSHKOSH S SERIES

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER1
FDM-SVC-030 Oct 3, 2023
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
This bulletin provides instruction for installing a hydraulic system charge pump filter.
FDM-TSIB-043 Jul 24, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on updating hydraulic hose clamping below the cab to match current production. Engineering recommends changing out the front STAUFF clamp using the following procedure. The second STAUFF clamp can be cha
FDM-SVC-002 Jun 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides instruction for replacing the water pump impeller due to corrosion. Oshkosh has received reports of non-working water pumps due to the pump impeller becoming corroded and seized, causing the pump not to spin. A new
FDM-TSIB-027 Jun 23, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information for vehicle owners that have a Dana series 172 or 175 rear axle without a lubricant drain plug in the bottom of the axle housing.
FDM-TSIB-026 Jun 16, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides instruction for replacing the mixer pump PTO shaft, mixer pump input yoke, and mixer pump input yoke bearing U-bolts to the current production configuration. The new PTO shaft is larger with greaseable crosses and r
FDM-TSIB-025 Jun 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides instructions for bolting the water tank mounting feet to the water tank if the bonded feet become loose.
FDM-TSIB-024 May 12, 2021
110000 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.
FDM-TSIB-023 May 4, 2021
110000 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

OSHKOSH S SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OSHKOSH S SERIES across all model years (1978, 2000).

33 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

OSHKOSH S SERIES - Year by Year

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1986 (current) 2 0
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