Automatic transmission: torque converterRecall 15V-412 · 2015 Oshkosh S-series
Oshkosh Corporation recall 15V-412 covers 24 2015 Oshkosh S-series for a automatic transmission: torque converter problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V412000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh) is recalling certain model year 2015 S-Series Front Discharge concrete mixer glider trucks manufactured February 10, 2015, to March 20, 2015. The affected vehicles have Allison HD4500 transmissions that were remanufactured by Valley Truck Parts that may be coated with a thick layer of paint on the torque converter to adaptation kit mounting surface which can soften during vehicle operation. This may result in the mounting bolts loosening.
The risk
If the mounting bolts loosen, the bolts on the torque converter bolt flange may shear, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Oshkosh has notified owners, and Valley Truck Parts will remove the paint from the mating surface of the torque converter, and replace the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Oshkosh customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 10, 2015 to March 20, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.