How many recalls does the 1979 Oshkosh F Series have?

The 1979 Oshkosh F Series has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Oshkosh F Series has an open recall?

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1979 Oshkosh F Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 Oshkosh F Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 544 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 85V150000 1985-11-19 58 affected

Defect

THE AIR SYSTEM SERVICE RELAY SUPPLY LINE ON THE #2 AXLE IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED INTO THE FRONT AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES WERE TO FAIL, THE SECONDARY, OR EMERGENCY BRAKING…

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 80V078000 1980-06-20 486 affected

Defect

THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A DEGRADED BRAKE EFFICIENCY.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A COMPLETE NEW WEDGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1979 Oshkosh F Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.