EquipmentRecall 10V-031 · 2008–2010 Oshkosh H-series Snow Blower
OSHKOSH CORPORATION recall 10V-031 covers 133 2008–2010 Oshkosh H-series Snow Blower for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
IF THIS OCCURS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE MAY OCCUR.
The fix
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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 20, 2008 to January 22, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.