Oshkosh recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2020 S-Series vehicles equipped with Bendix pressure switches. The plastic threads holding the two halves of the pressure switch may strip when the switch is pressurized, resulting in an air leak which, if severe enough, can cause the air system to lose pressure when the brakes are applied. Failure of the front and rear brake switches will also result in a loss of brake light functionality.
What could happen
As a result of a pressure switch air leak, the braking distance may be diminished and/or the parking brake may automatically engage. If the vehicle is equipped with an affected brake switch on both the front and the rear brakes and both parts fail, the brake lights may not operate. These conditions may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Oshkosh will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pressure switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Vehicles covered
- Oshkosh S-Series 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V499000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Oshkosh Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 172
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch; Parking brake › Conventional › Air; Service brakes, air
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
- Oshkosh recall: Power train Apr 10, 2025
- Oshkosh recall: Vehicle speed control Dec 10, 2024
- Oshkosh recall: Electrical system May 26, 2022
- Oshkosh recall: Suspension Jan 11, 2022
- Oshkosh recall: Fuel system, diesel Jan 11, 2022
- Oshkosh recall: Steering Nov 2, 2021
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.