Safety Recall NHTSA · 86V012000 Reported January 28, 1986

Steering:power assist:hose:fluid

Q: What is recall 86V012000?

NHTSA recall 86V012000 was issued by Oshkosh Corporation on January 28, 1986. It addresses: Steering:power assist:hose:fluid. The recall affects approximately 107 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Oshkosh Corporation · Steering · 107 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

86V012000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Oshkosh Corporation

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

107

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 28, 1986

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Repair kits and installation instructions will be provided.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Oshkosh Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 86V012000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 86V012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 86V012000?

NHTSA recall 86V012000 was issued by Oshkosh Corporation on January 28, 1986. It addresses: Steering:power assist:hose:fluid. The recall affects approximately 107 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Oshkosh Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86V012000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.