1992 Oshkosh S Series problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1992 Oshkosh S 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other S Series years?

S Series NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1992 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

92V171000Body & StructureNovember 24, 1992 · 216 units

Defect

THE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS FOR THE CAB ENTRY STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN CRACK AND BREAK.

Consequence

THE STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCKBODY UNDER LOAD FROM CAB OCCUPANTS ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN INJURY TO USERS.

Remedy

REPLACE THE STEP AND GRAB HANDLE STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS WITH GRADE 5 ZINC AND YELLOW COATED FASTENERS. OSHKOSH WILL SEND THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS TO OWNERS WITH THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS. OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE FASTENERS ON THEIR VEHICLES, AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR TO PERFORM THE REPAIR.

1992 Oshkosh S Series — common questions

Is the 1992 Oshkosh S 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 1992 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1992 Oshkosh S Series. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1992 compare to other S Series years?

Does the 1992 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

1992 Oshkosh S Series — common questions

Is the 1992 Oshkosh S Series reliable?

Does the 1992 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

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