Oshkosh recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Oshkosh is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 oshkosh h-series snow blowers operated on public roads manufactured between august 20, 2008, and january 22, 2010. An electrical power cable may come in contact with a hydraulic hose. Rubbing may wear away the electrical power cable insulation and the hose body. Eventually the power cable interference may cause sparks and arcing.
What could happen
If this occurs an electrical fire may occur.
The fix
Oshkosh will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2010. Owners may contact oshkosh customer service toll free at 1-800-222-6635.
Vehicles covered
- Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower 2008–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V031000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Oshkosh Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 1, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 133
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 20, 2008 to Jan 22, 2010
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 39-0520270
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.