Vehicle recall 19V486000 · June 21, 2019

2018-2019 Oshkosh S-Series

The hydraulic hoses may have been unintentionally switched and installed to the wrong location, which can cause a loss of hydraulic assist steering.

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

Summary: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S-Series Mixer vehicles equipped with Cummins X12 engines with two hydraulic lines. The hydraulic hoses may have been unintentionally switched and installed to the wrong location, which can cause a loss of hydraulic assist steering.
Consequence: Loss of hydraulic assist steering may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Oshkosh will notify owners, and Oshkosh S-Series Service will correct any improperly installed hoses, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 19V486000
Reported to NHTSA: June 21, 2019
Filed by: Oshkosh Corporation
Owner notification: August 12, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected: 72
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist system; Steering

Recall 19V486000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Oshkosh S-Series (2018-2019): 2019, 2018

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