NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Oshkosh MT45 Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Oshkosh MT45 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 Oshkosh MT45. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Oshkosh dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Oshkosh MT45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FREIGHTLINER/AUTO TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #97V052000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Column Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 1997 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 5,997 vehicles
Owners notified June 3, 1997 · Vehicles built August 22, 1995 – March 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 6, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8662.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
FREIGHTLINER/PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
NHTSA #96V246000 · Parking Brake — Conventional · NHTSA notice
Reported December 9, 1996 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 3,667 vehicles
Owners notified May 2, 1997 · Vehicles built September 1, 1995 – November 1, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS.
Safety consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CYLINDER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY JANURY 17, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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