OSHKOSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 OSHKOSH H-SERIES SNOW BLOWERS OPERATED ON PUBLIC
— Recall Campaign #10V031000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 133 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10V031000
| Manufacturer: | Oshkosh Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 01, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10V031000 |
| Units affected: | 133 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- IF THIS OCCURS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE MAY OCCUR.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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 .