Defect
IN SOME VEHICLES, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAB.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A WINDOW RETENTION KIT FREE OF CHARGE.
1974 Oshkosh B Series problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1974 Oshkosh B Series — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
Does the 1974 Oshkosh B Series have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1974 Oshkosh B Series — common questions
Is the 1974 Oshkosh B Series reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1974 Oshkosh B Series have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1974 Oshkosh B Series. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.