Does the 1989 Oshkosh S-Series have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Oshkosh S-Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Oshkosh dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Oshkosh S-Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Oshkosh S-Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Oshkosh S-Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Oshkosh been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Oshkosh dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Oshkosh S-Series recalls, newest first

June 4, 1991NHTSA 91V0890001,585 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: Step tread was designed with an upturned edge. Also, incorrect bolts were used to attach the steps to vehicle; incorrect bolts may fatigue and break allowing the steps to separate from cab.
Consequence: Persons exiting the cab can trip and fall on upturnededges. Also, fatigue or broken bolts could cause the steps to break away at thetime that a person is entering or exiting the vehicles.
Remedy: Replace incorrectly designed steps, replace incorrect bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Oshkosh S-Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1989 Oshkosh models

Questions

Does the 1989 Oshkosh S-Series have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Oshkosh S-Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Oshkosh dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Oshkosh S-Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.