01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Oshkosh S-Series recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V378000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 26, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,316campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019-2022 S-Series 2.0 Concrete Mixers. Incorrectly installed alternator electrical cable clamps may rub against the vehicle frame or hydraulic hose, possibly damaging the alternator cables.
Why it matters: Damaged alternator electrical cables can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Oshkosh will provide instructions on how to inspect the wiring, reposition the clamps, and properly secure the cables. The repair can be performed by the owner or an Oshkosh service center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Oshkosh's customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Owner notification: June 23, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
NHTSA 22V009000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- January 11, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,268campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019-2022 S-Series vehicles. The u-bolts securing the front axle may fail.
Why it matters: Bolt failure may allow the front axle to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Oshkosh will provide new u-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Owner notification: February 24, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
NHTSA 22V008000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- January 11, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,608campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019-2022 S-Series vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injector for cylinders 4, 5 and 6 may be susceptible to cracking, resulting in a high pressure fuel leak.
Why it matters: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-8088-686-7278.
Owner notification: February 24, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
NHTSA 21V851000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- November 2, 2021
- Potential units
- 697campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Why it matters: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will inspect and replace the power steering pump as necessary. Owners may perform this work themselves or reach out to one of our service centers to perform the inspection and repair work free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2021. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Owner notification: December 13, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
NHTSA 21V482000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 27, 2021
- Potential units
- 897campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2019-2022 S-Series vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with 10 amp Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) fuses, instead of the required 15 amp ABS fuses.
Why it matters: The incorrectly sized fuse may blow during an ABS braking event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Oshkosh will provide owners new fuses, a new fuse label, and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Owner notification: July 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
NHTSA 21V322000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- May 6, 2021
- Potential units
- 47campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2021 S-Series vehicles. The auxiliary axles may not have been properly secured and may detach.
Why it matters: A detached axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A technician will inspect and, as necessary, replace any improperly installed fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2021. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer services at 1-888-686-7278.
Owner notification: May 26, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
NHTSA 21V125000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- February 26, 2021
- Potential units
- 19campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S-Series vehicles. The rear axle output shaft may not have been heat-treated properly, which could cause the shaft to fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured rear output shaft may cause the shaft or interaxle driveline to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Oshkosh will notify owners, and owners will be instructed to inspect the output shaft, and if necessary, order a new one and replace it, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Owner notification: March 31, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH