Vehicle recall 86V012000 · January 28, 1986
Oshkosh DA 1500 Series and DA 3858 Series
Large size particles in the steering hydraulic system fluid causes a solenoid valve orifice to plug and malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Large size particles in the steering hydraulic system fluid causes a solenoid valve orifice to plug and malfunction. Consequence of defect: this could result in a partial loss of power steering capability occurring intermittently and at low speed turns.
- Remedy
- Repair kits and installation instructions will be provided.
- Notes
- System: steering. Vehicle description: trucks, designated as lvs used by the marine corps.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V012000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 1986
- Filed by
- OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- January 23, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 107
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oshkosh DA 1500 Series (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Oshkosh DA 3858 Series (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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