Mcneilus recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019 McNeilus Meridian FEL, Atlantic FEL, Contender FEL refuse trucks. The battery cables may have been incorrectly routed and may rub against the fuse box bracket, causing the positive battery cable insulation to wear through.
What could happen
If the battery cable continues to rub against the fuse box bracket, it may short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Oshkosh will notify owners to inspect the battery box and reroute the battery cables to ensure they do not come into contact with the fuse box bracket or battery bolts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Vehicles covered
- Mcneilus Atlantic Front Loader 2019
- Mcneilus Contender Front Loader 2019
- Mcneilus Meridian Front Loader 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V485000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Oshkosh Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 12, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 28, 2019 to Mar 29, 2019
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mcneilus recall: Fuel system, other Sep 17, 2019
- Mcneilus / Oshkosh recall: Fuel system, other Dec 3, 2018
- Mcneilus recall: Equipment Dec 21, 2015
- Mcneilus recall: Engine Nov 2, 2015
- Mcneilus recall: Equipment Sep 14, 2015
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.