Recall 10V031000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20100201
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 OSHKOSH H-SERIES SNOW BLOWER
2009 OSHKOSH H-SERIES SNOW BLOWER
2010 OSHKOSH H-SERIES SNOW BLOWER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.