Oshkosh Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Oshkosh Corporation in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 24, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

OSHKOSH/STEERING

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V156001

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 449

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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