2007 Oshkosh S Series problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2007 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 2007 compare to other S Series years?

S Series NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Oshkosh S Series problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	1	100%	new

Does the 2007 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

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

07V320000BrakesJuly 2, 2007 · 1,755 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.

Consequence

THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OSHKOSH IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E-037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 AND OSHKOSH AT 1-920-235-9151.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 OSHKOSH S-SERIES. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN HOWEVER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 29, 2016

2007 Oshkosh S Series — common questions

Is the 2007 Oshkosh S Series reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 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 2007 compare to other S Series years?

What are the most common 2007 Oshkosh S Series problems?

Does the 2007 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2007 Oshkosh S Series — common questions

Is the 2007 Oshkosh S Series reliable?

Does the 2007 Oshkosh S Series have recalls?

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