Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V156000 Reported August 27, 1996

Freightliner-oshkosh/equipment; speed control.

Q: What is recall 96V156000?

NHTSA recall 96V156000 was issued by Oshkosh Corporation on August 27, 1996. It addresses: Freightliner-oshkosh/equipment; speed control.. The recall affects approximately 4,855 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 · 4,855 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V156000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Oshkosh Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,855

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 27, 1996

Defect Summary

When the chassis/vehicle is operated on a highway and the cruise control system is turned on, with the speed set, if the stop/hazard fuse has failed, the cruise control will not disengage when the brake pedal is depressed.

Safety Consequence

The cruise control system will not disengage increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

The cruise control circuits will be rewired and a control relay installed to disengage and deactivate the cruise control if an electrical short or fuse failure occurs.

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 96V156000 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 96V156000

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

What is recall 96V156000?

NHTSA recall 96V156000 was issued by Oshkosh Corporation on August 27, 1996. It addresses: Freightliner-oshkosh/equipment; speed control.. The recall affects approximately 4,855 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 96V156000 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.