The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V009000·Announced 2022-01-11

Oshkosh Recalls 2019-2022 S-Series Vehicles Due to Front Axle Bolt Failure Risk

Oshkosh is recalling 2019-2022 S-Series vehicles because front axle u-bolts may fail, potentially allowing the axle to shift or detach and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front axle u-bolts) that could lead to axle detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Oshkosh Corporation is recalling certain 2019-2022 S-Series vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the u-bolts securing the front axle may fail.

If these bolts fail, the front axle may shift or detach, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on February 24, 2022. Oshkosh will provide new u-bolts free of charge to correct the issue. 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 — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,268

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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