NHTSA vehicle safety data

1996 Oshkosh XC Recalls & Complaints

The 1996 Oshkosh XC has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Oshkosh dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Oshkosh XC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1996 Oshkosh XC owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Oshkosh XC.

Most-cited components

Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #808463 · Filed January 31, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A SUSPENSION RECALL. DEALER THEN TOLD HIM THEY HAD NO PARTS, OWNER NOTES THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ONE LANE. *AK

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FREIGHTLINER-OSHKOSH/SUSPENSION

NHTSA #96V159000 · Suspension — Front — Springs — Air Suspension System · NHTSA notice

Reported August 28, 1996 · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 1,597 vehicles

Owners notified February 11, 1997 · Vehicles built April 18, 1995 – July 12, 1996 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

WITH NO AIR IN BOTH FRONT AXLE AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION WILL LOWER TO THE SUSPENSION STOP. WHEN THAT OCCURS, THE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN CONTACT THE AXLE STEERING TIE ROD.

Safety consequence

THIS CONTACT WILL CAUSE INCREASED STEERING RESISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET TRACK BAR MOUNT WITH A NEW DESIGN.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1996.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/OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

FREIGHTLINER-OSHKOSH/EQUIPMENT; SPEED CONTROL.

NHTSA #96V156000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice

Reported August 27, 1996 · OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 4,855 vehicles

Owners notified May 2, 1997 · Vehicles built January 5, 1994 – August 12, 1996 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

WHEN THE CHASSIS/VEHICLE IS OPERATED ON A HIGHWAY AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS TURNED ON, WITH THE SPEED SET, IF THE STOP/HAZARD FUSE HAS FAILED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

Safety consequence

THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT DISENGAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE CRUISE CONTROL CIRCUITS WILL BE REWIRED AND A CONTROL RELAY INSTALLED TO DISENGAGE AND DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR FUSE FAILURE OCCURS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 1996.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREEDUPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER/OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1996 Oshkosh XC. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Oshkosh XC.

Suspension

ODI #808463

Filed: January 31, 1997

OWNER STATES THAT HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A SUSPENSION RECALL. DEALER THEN TOLD HIM THEY HAD NO PARTS, OWNER NOTES THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ONE LANE. *AK

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