1999 Overland OspreyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Overland Osprey, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Overland Osprey has problems

2 complaints 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
Tires20

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

1 recall

1999 Overland Osprey 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

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 99V-329 · Nov 22, 1999 · 281 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CONDUIT SAGS, IT GETS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST AND WILL OVERHEAT THE COPPER WIRING INSIDE AND BURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

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 Overland.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Osprey 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 Osprey median. How we score

'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Osprey owners report

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

ALL 6 TIRES ON THE MOTOR HOME DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALLS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACKS WAS UNDETERMINED, BUT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THESE TIRES. *AK
Complaint 10079772 · Jun 24, 2004 · 17,000 miles

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