1996 Oshkosh XCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Oshkosh XC, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Oshkosh XC has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 Oshkosh XC recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 96V-159 · Aug 28, 1996 · 1,597 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONTACT WILL CAUSE INCREASED STEERING RESISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oshkosh.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other XC year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XC median. How we score

'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XC owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

OWNER STATES THAT HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A SUSPENSION RECALL. DEALER THEN TOLD HIM THEY HAD NO PARTS, OWNER NOTES THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ONE LANE. *AK
Complaint 808463 · Jan 31, 1997

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