Oshkosh Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Oshkosh Corporation in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 6, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:LINKAGES AND CA

THE PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE.

NHTSA ID: 81V137000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 129

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE KITS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE DEFECT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 2, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

THE LOCKING BOLT THAT ENGAGES THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT GROOVE DOES NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE PITMAN ARM TO SLIDE AWAY FROM THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT.

NHTSA ID: 81V068000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 59

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ASSURE THAT THE PITMAN ARM LOCKING BOLT PROPERLY SECURES THE PITMAN SHAFT GROOVE. IF NOT, THE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE MADE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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