NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Oshkosh XB Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Oshkosh XB has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 Oshkosh XB. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Oshkosh dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Oshkosh XB. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
OSHKOSH/STEERING
NHTSA #98V156001 · Steering — Linkages — Knuckle — Spindle — Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 1998 · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 449 vehicles
Vehicles built April 5, 1993 – June 4, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND BUS SHUTTLE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR MODEL FC-921 FRONT AXLES. STRESS CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE LEFT FRONT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 1998. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 IF THEIR VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ANY STEERING DIFFICULTIES. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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