SteeringRecall 19V-486 · 2018–2019 Oshkosh S-series
Oshkosh Corporation recall 19V-486 covers 72 2018–2019 Oshkosh S-series for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V486000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2018 to April 1, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.