Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V197000 Reported December 28, 1988

Emergency parking brake

Q: What is recall 88V197000?

NHTSA recall 88V197000 was issued by Oshkosh Corporation on December 28, 1988. It addresses: Emergency parking brake. The recall affects approximately 82 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 82 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V197000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Oshkosh Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 28, 1988

Defect Summary

Due to improperly assembled parking brake hydraulic system, in cold weather high oil back pressure may occur; when engine is started partial or full release of parking brake may automatically occur.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs when vehicle is parked on an incline,vehicle could roll down the incline and result in an accident or personalinjury.

Corrective Action

Install a new hydraulic hose and fittings to eliminate the back pressure from the signal port which would preclude any false signal to the parking brake.

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 88V197000 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 88V197000

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

What is recall 88V197000?

NHTSA recall 88V197000 was issued by Oshkosh Corporation on December 28, 1988. It addresses: Emergency parking brake. The recall affects approximately 82 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Oshkosh Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V197000 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.