The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V851000·Announced 2021-11-02

Oshkosh Recalls 2020-2021 S-Series Vehicles for Power Steering Defect

Oshkosh is recalling 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles because a machining defect may cause the power steering pump shaft seal to break, resulting in a loss of steering assist.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Oshkosh Corporation is recalling certain 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles. The recall addresses a machining defect in the power steering pump that may cause pressure to build up and break the shaft seal. This failure results in a loss of power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be able to have the power steering pump inspected and replaced as necessary. This work can be performed by the owner or at an Oshkosh service center free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2021. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
OSHKOSH S-SERIES
Brand
OSHKOSH
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
697

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • S-SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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