2021 Oshkosh S-Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2021 Oshkosh S-Series has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2021 Oshkosh S-Series recalls

Chafing Alternator Cables Can Cause Fire Risk

Recall 22V378May 26, 20221,316 vehicles affected

Incorrectly installed alternator electrical cable clamps may rub against the vehicle frame or a hydraulic hose.

Diesel Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire Risk

Recall 22V008Jan 11, 20221,608 vehicles affected

Fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders 4, 5 and 6 may crack, causing a high-pressure diesel fuel leak.

Front axle U-bolts may fail, risking axle shift or detachment

Recall 22V009Jan 11, 20221,268 vehicles affected

Certain 2019-2022 Oshkosh S-Series vehicles may have U-bolts that secure the front axle to the leaf springs, and those bolts can fail.

Power Steering Pump Can Fail, Losing Steering Assist

Recall 21V851Nov 2, 2021697 vehicles affected

A machining defect in the power steering pump on certain 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles can cause pressure to build inside the pump until the shaft seal breaks.

Wrong ABS fuse may blow during braking, raising crash risk

Recall 21V482Jun 27, 2021897 vehicles affected

Certain 2019-2022 Oshkosh S-Series vehicles were built with a 10 amp fuse for the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) instead of the required 15 amp fuse.

Auxiliary Axles May Detach, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 21V322May 6, 202147 vehicles affected

Certain auxiliary axles on these vehicles may not have been properly secured during assembly, so they can detach while the vehicle is in use.

Rear output shaft may fracture, risking driveline detachment

Recall 21V125Feb 26, 202119 vehicles affected

Certain Oshkosh S-Series vehicles from the 2020 and 2021 model years may have a rear axle output shaft that was not heat-treated properly.

2021 Oshkosh S-Series questions

Does the 2021 Oshkosh S-Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2021 Oshkosh S-Series: Chafing Alternator Cables Can Cause Fire Risk; Diesel Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire Risk; Front axle U-bolts may fail, risking axle shift or detachment; Power Steering Pump Can Fail, Losing Steering Assist; Wrong ABS fuse may blow during braking, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Oshkosh S-Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.