2016 Oshkosh S-Series Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2016 Oshkosh S-Series problems

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Exterior lightingReported February 15, 2019 · 241 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2014-2019 S-Series Glider vehicles equipped with a strobe light package in the rear fender. The strobe lights may have been incorrectly located in the rear fender marker light position, potentially causing confusion for other drivers. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and associated Equipment."
Risk: Strobe lights in this location may be wrongly interpreted when signaling others, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Oshkosh will notify owners, and replace the strobe lamp with a steady burning lamp, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278.

Recall number 19V092000 · Recall details

Fuel system, otherReported December 3, 2018 · 199 vehicles affected

What is wrong: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. (McNeilus) is recalling certain 2016-2018 McNeilus Meridian Front Loader, Atlantic Front Loader, XE Rear Loader, Bridgemaster Mixer, Standard Mixer, and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles, equipped with certain MPVE-250 One-Turn Valves (OTV) on the CNG fuel tanks. If the valve knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.
Risk: The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: McNeilus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve with a valve from another brand, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2019 . Owners may contact McNeilus customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278.

Recall number 18V858000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: moduleReported June 8, 2016 · 6 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain model year 2016 S-Series Front Discharge Concrete Mixers manufactured May 16, 2016, to May 25, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began onJuly 7, 2016. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1‑888‑686‑7278. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑343‑7357. Oshkosh's number for this recall is 16E047-Cummins C1792.

Recall number 16V410000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2016 Oshkosh S-Series reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Oshkosh S-Series.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Oshkosh S-Series?

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How many recalls does the 2016 Oshkosh S-Series have?

3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, fuel system, other and electrical system.

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