Oshkosh Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Oshkosh Corporation in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 6, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

OSHKOSH/FRAME RAILS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE CARRIERS WITH 6- OR 8-WHEEL DRIVE DESIGNED TO OPERATE OFF-ROAD IN DIFFICULT SOILS AND TERRAIN THAT ARE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF CONVENTIONAL REAR DISCHARGE CONCRETE TRUCKS. THE FRAME RAIL FLANGE IMPINGED ON THE HEAD OF ONE OR MORE LOCKBOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE ANGLE IRON REAR PEDESTAL SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRAME.

NHTSA ID: 01V342000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 816

Consequence Summary:

BOLT HEAD IMPINGMENT CAN CAUSE THE PEDESTAL BOLT RETNETION SYSTEM TO LOSE THE SPECIFIED CLAMP LOAD CAUSING THE CONCRETE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK CHASSIS, INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO IMMEDIATELY CHECK ALL BOLTS ON THE REAR PEDESTALS. IF ANY ONE HORIZONTAL LOCKBOLT IS LOOSE OR MISSING, TO IMMEDIATELY REPLACE THE LOOSE LOCKBOLT. OSHKOSH IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT KITS WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND HAS AUTHORIZED LABOR REIMBURSEMENT. OWNERS WERE CALLED BEGINNING DECEMBER 10, 2000, TO ADVISE THEM OF THIS PROBLEM. AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS SENT TO EACH CUSTOMER ON DECEMBER 15, 2001, TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAD NOT REPLIED TO THE INITIAL COMMUNICATION. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OSHKOSH AT 1-920-235-9151.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 11, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

OSHKOSH/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/DRAG LINK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AIRPORT SUPPORT, SNOW REMOVAL, CONCRETE CARRIER, AND MILITARY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.

NHTSA ID: 01V044014

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 321

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY/AUGUST 2001. 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 OSHKOSH AT 1-920-235-9151 TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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